Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Erie Outpatient

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Erie, PA

About The Position

Gaudenzia is hiring an Addictions Counselor for its Erie outpatient program. The counselor supports Gaudenzia's mission to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. The position manages a client caseload and delivers assessment, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, care coordination, and discharge follow-up in accordance with program requirements and state regulations. The role is available at Counselor I, II, or III levels, with Pennsylvania education and clinical experience requirements varying by level. Acceptable degrees include fields such as social work, psychology, addiction, counseling, human services, and criminal justice. Gaudenzia offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, on-the-job training, upward mobility, and educational assistance. The agency describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, and states that it is committed to fair and equal employment practices.

Requirements

For Counselor I: Associate's degree and two years of clinical experience, or a bachelor's degree and one year of clinical experience.
For Counselor II: Associate's degree and three years of clinical experience, or a bachelor's degree and two years of clinical experience.
For 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 experience.
Degree fields may include social work, psychology, addiction, counseling, human services, or criminal justice.

Responsibilities

Manage a client caseload in accordance with program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required screenings, intakes, clinical assessments, ASAM assessments, and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon a client's admission.
Document clinical services and interventions in the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and complete tasks within the stated service documentation timeframes.
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 lengths 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 with resources to support their goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge according to regulatory guidelines until they are established with other case management or social services.