Addictions Counselor - Residential & Outpatient

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Corry, PA

1d•$18 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team at our Erie and Corry programs and help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you're just beginning your career in human services or have experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential services, or community outreach, we'd love to hear from you! This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference. As an Addiction Counselor, you'll serve as a positive role model, provide encouragement through every stage of recovery, and help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; no clinical experience necessary for Erie Crossroads Residential.
Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of clinical experience required for Erie Outpatient and Corry Outpatient.
Counselor I: Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of clinical experience
Counselor II: Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of clinical experience
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.
Compete 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.
Participating 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 through 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.