Substance Abuse Counselor

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Pottstown, PA

3d•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. This position will provide substance abuse/prevention counseling services to students in grades 6-12 at various school districts as well as in the community. Seeking Safety curriculum will be utilized as part of services.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree required in counseling, psychology, or related field.
State licensing or certification required.
Strong relationship- and team-building skills
Ability to communicate clearly
Strong organizational skills
Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines
Experience in individual and group counseling
Understanding of DSM-V diagnosis

Responsibilities

Counsel students/clients in individual or group sessions by listening to their stories, concerns or issues and providing feedback, including teaching them coping techniques and offering advice on their current situations
Educate students/clients on treatment options, methods and techniques to ensure the student/client understands the process when they are completing the intake procedures
Maintain records for student/client tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the student/client and create the treatment plan
Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for students/clients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers
Encourage and monitor the progress of students and use information to adjust counseling strategies
Communicate necessary information regularly to students and school staff regarding students' progress and needs
Utilize Seeking Safety curriculum and other counseling modalities
Collaborate and coordinate with district personnel, school staff, and GEAR UP partners to provide services and resources to participating cohort students
Act as the liaison between the TLC and School District staff
Track all student/client-level activities
Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes
Attend required meetings, training/education, including conferences as requested