Addiction & Recovery Counselor - Master's Level

Geisinger; Waverly Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger Marworth is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our clinical team. A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required, along with at least two years of related experience in substance abuse counseling in a clinical setting.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group counseling to clients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related working experience in substance abuse counseling, preferably in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemical dependency services to patients and families in accordance with policies.
• Carry out charting requirements and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Facilitate group therapy, individual and family therapy sessions.
• Present educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Coordinate case management with outside agencies and discharge planning.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities.

Skills

Assessment And Diagnosis

Patient Safety

Patients Rights

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Master’s Degree-Related Field (Required)

Job description

Location

Geisinger Marworth

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Yes

Job Summary

Full-time; Days. REQUIRES: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field AND two (2) years of related working experience in the field of substance abuse counseling, preferably in a clinical setting. Join our team where you will provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and groups affected by substance use disorders. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, support families throughout the recovery process, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality care, and the ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation while helping clients achieve meaningful recovery goals.

Job Duties

Functions as primary care manager at all levels of counseling care as needed, providing chemical dependency services to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and professional standards.

• Responsible for carrying out all relevant charting requirements.
• Facilitating group therapy, individual and family therapy.
• Presents educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Coordinates case management responsibilities with outside agencies and coordinate discharge planning.
• Observes all applicable facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinates treatment planning process through the multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

Master’s Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Skills

Assessment And Diagnosis, Patient Safety, Patients Rights, Teamwork, Time Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.