Addictions Counselor - Pottsville Outpatient

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Pottsville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for Gaudenzia's Pottsville Outpatient program. The role requires a commitment to promoting long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The counselor will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, document services, and coordinate with various resources to ensure client well-being. The position may require working up to two evenings per week, with hours from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, based on programming needs.

Requirements

Pennsylvania: Counselor I: Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
Pennsylvania: Counselor II: Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of clinical experience
Pennsylvania: Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, or Nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field with one (1) year of clinical experience
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a thorough treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.