Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Concept 90

Gaudenzia•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Addictions Counselor works with clients in the Common Ground Program to support recovery and help individuals develop skills and confidence for long-term success. The counselor serves as a positive role model and provides encouragement throughout the recovery process. The role is suited to candidates beginning a career in human services as well as those with experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential services, or community outreach. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible start or end times, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The position also requires one weekend shift per month, one major and one minor holiday per year, and availability for one evening shift per week from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Compensation is $20.73–$26.45, based on clinical experience. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, on-the-job training, upward mobility, and educational assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of clinical experience for Counselor I.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of clinical experience for Counselor II.
Bachelor’s degree and three years of clinical experience for Counselor III.
For Counselor III, a master’s degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling, or nursing may qualify without experience; a master’s degree in a related field requires one year of experience.
Acceptable degrees include, but are not limited to, social work, psychology, addiction, counseling, human services, and criminal justice.
Must be available for one evening shift per week, one weekend shift per month, and one major and one minor holiday per year.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients in accordance with program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM assessments, and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client admission.
Document clinical services and interventions in clients’ electronic health records and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and complete tasks within 24 hours of service delivery, and no later than 72 hours after service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on clients’ treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations regarding treatment and length of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a thorough treatment plan.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect with resources to pursue personal goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge, as required by regulatory guidelines, until they are established with other case management or social services.