Substance Abuse Counselor

CATCH • Philadelphia, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

River's Bend is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our treatment team. You'll counsel adults in residential drug and alcohol treatment, with a focus on drug and alcohol awareness and crisis intervention, and you'll handle intakes, treatment planning, and documentation. This is a hands-on role. You'll take part in clients' daily scheduled activities, help plan recreational and leisure time with the Facility Director, and step in when crisis situations come up.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in a related field (chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing with a human services specialty) that included a practicum in a health or human service agency.
• Bachelor's degree in one of those fields, plus 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Associate degree in one of those fields, plus 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Pennsylvania RN license and a nursing degree, plus 1 year of counseling experience in a health or human service agency.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor by a recognized statewide certification body or another state's board.

Nice To Haves

• Certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (CAAC, CADC, or CAADC) is preferred.
• Teamwork
• Composure under stress
• Ethical conduct
• Clear communication
• Client focus
• Case management skills
• De-escalation skills

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients in drug and alcohol awareness and crisis intervention.
• Receive and conduct intakes and admissions.
• Provide treatment planning and documentation that meets DDAP regulations and CBH requirements.
• Document client progress accurately and completely.
• Supervise and take part in clients' daily scheduled activities.
• Work with the Facility Director to plan clients' recreational and leisure time.
• Respond to crisis and emergency situations following River's Bend policies and procedures.
• Work as part of the treatment team and attend weekly staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level