Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical • West Chester, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to work in the medical department at Chester County Prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This full-time role is 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 and ACA standards and company policies and procedures, and serves as a liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role also involves providing therapeutic interventions and clinical support to patients, contributing to suicide prevention, treatment documentation, discharge planning, interdisciplinary coordination, quality assurance, committee work, and staff education. Candidates must hold the specified counseling certification and/or clinical license and have a related human services degree with mental health coursework.

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.
• 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-related concerns.
• Assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assess and document treatment responses of inmates/patients.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT program.
• Assist with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborate with inmate services staff regarding 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 in establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serve on medical unit and facility committees as needed.
• 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

• Competitive compensation; salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Annual salary range of $60,000 to $75,000.
• Single and family medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off; accrual of up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time