Addictions Counselor - Together House

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

21d

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking an Addictions Counselor for Together House. The role supports the organization's mission to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Counselors manage a client caseload and provide evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, individual and group sessions, documentation, care coordination, discharge planning, and follow-up in accordance with program requirements and state regulations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients in accordance with program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required screenings, intakes, 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 the stated timelines: within 24 hours of service delivery, and no later than 72 hours after service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client 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 support a thorough treatment plan.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect them with resources to reach personal goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge, in accordance with regulatory guidelines, until they are established with other case-management or social services.