Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • West Chester, PA

3d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is hiring an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to work in the medical department at Chester County Prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The counselor primarily monitors, coordinates, and implements medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards and PrimeCare Medical policies and procedures. The counselor also serves as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff, provides individual and group therapeutic interventions, documents treatment responses, and supports discharge planning for patients on the MAT caseload. Additional duties include participating in interdisciplinary meetings and committees, contributing to quality assurance standards and audits, conducting in-service education, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• Certification as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC or CAADC) and/or licensure as a clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another related human services field with mental health coursework concentration.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to gain patients’ trust and build working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinically monitor, coordinate, and implement MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards and company policies and procedures.
• Serve as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
• Engage inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions addressing substance abuse concerns.
• Assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assess and document inmates’/patients’ treatment responses.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in MAT.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients on the MAT caseload or collaborate with inmate services staff on discharge planning where applicable.
• Facilitate or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee and subcommittees, and assist with establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve on medical unit and facility committees as necessary.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Submit a copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $60,000 to $75,000, negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for individuals and families.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• PTO accruing up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year according to hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time