Addictions Counselor - Harrisburg OP

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Harrisburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaudenzia's Mission is 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. Gaudenzia is looking for hope-bringers and changemakers to join a team that shows up for each other as much as they show up for clients. At Gaudenzia, purpose fuels progress for both employees and clients. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice and a treatment provider of choice in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field, working hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with one (1) year clinical experience (Counselor I)
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years' clinical experience (Counselor II)
Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' clinical experience (Counselor III)
Master's degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling or nursing with no experience required (Counselor III)
Master's degree in a related field requires one (1) year of experience (Counselor III)
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.
Must be able to work 2-3 evenings a week (12:00-8:00 pm).