Counselor - MATER

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Counselor is responsible for a caseload of high-risk pregnant and/or parenting women who are engaged in drug treatment that includes programming for drug-free and medication-assisted clients. The Primary Counselor will be the primary coordinator of clinical services for his/her caseload and will complete all necessary documentation and other written requirements for the program.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

licensed social worker
licensed professional counselor
certified addictions counselor
One year experience in treatment of addiction is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates within the treatment team and with other health care professionals.
Coordinates care which also includes contact with personnel outside the treatment team including social service agencies, health and psychiatric personnel when indicated.
Provides psychotherapy services to assigned clients. This includes weekly individual counseling and family or couples therapy when indicated.
Facilitates group therapy sessions held weekly and specialized groups.
Inputs into program planning and development to ensure that the psychosocial, addiction treatment, educational, and vocational needs of the clients are being addressed programmatically.
Completes chart work and other required written work in a timely fashion. This includes treatment plans, progress notes, history gathering, all written work required by the program, and other data gathering as required. All written work and client communications must be done in accordance with program regulations and regulatory agency requirements.
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iScore values of the Jefferson.