Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Concept 90

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On The Job Training

Upward mobility

Educational assistance to help yougrow

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking an Addictions Counselor for the Common Ground Program in Harrisburg.

This full-time role involves supporting recovery and providing guidance to individuals through all stages of treatment, with a strong emphasis on case management and evidence-based practices. The position offers a competitive pay scale ($20.73–$26.45 hourly based on clinical experience), opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Counselor I: Bachelor's degree with 1 year clinical experience.
• Counselor II: Bachelor's degree with 2 years clinical experience.
• Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with 3 years clinical experience; or Master's degree with no experience; or Master's with 1 year experience

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients per program requirements and state regulations.
• Complete evaluations and assessments including screening, intake, and biopsychosocial histories.
• Develop individualized treatment plans at client admission.
• Document all clinical services in the EHR and complete monthly treatment reports.
• Maintain timely EHR entries within 24–72 hours of service delivery.
• Conduct individual and group sessions per treatment plan goals.
• Participate in funding source reviews and recommend treatment lengths of stay.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure through treatment planning.
• Assist clients with discharge planning and continued care connections.
• Follow up with clients after discharge per regulatory guidelines.

Education

Counselor I requirements

Counselor II requirements

Counselor III requirements

Job description

Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Concept 90

#26-856

Compensation

$20.73-$26.45 Based Upon Clinical Experience

Job Description

Make an Impact. Support Recovery. Change Lives.

Join our team at ourCommon Ground Programand help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you're just beginning your career in human services or have experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential services, or community outreach, we'd love to hear from you!

This is more than a job- it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference. As an Addiction Counselor, you'll serve as a positive role model, provide encouragement through every stage of recovery, and help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve long‑term success.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply!

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday with flexible start or end times (typically 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm)
• 1 weekend shift/month & 1 major/1 minor holidayrequiredper year
• Must be available to work one evening shift per week (11:00am-7:00pm).

Compensation:

$20.73-$26.45 Based Upon Clinical Experience

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Education/ Licensure Requirements:
  • Counselor I: Bachelor's degree with one (1) year clinical experience
  • Counselor II: Bachelor's degree with two (2) years' clinical experience
  • Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' clinical experience; Master's degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling or nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field requires one (1) year of experience

Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
• Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
• Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
• Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
• Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
• Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• On The Job Training
• Upward mobility
• Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice- and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.