Addictions Counselor- HUP Cedar- Full-Time

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's HUP Cedar location is seeking a full-time Addictions Counselor to join the team. The schedule is four 10s (7am–5pm) Monday through Thursday, providing clinical substance use services including individual and group counseling and case management.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of direct counseling experience with substance use populations; a Master's is preferred. Penn Medicine offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for role.
• Minimum 1 year of direct counseling experience with substance use populations.
• Education specialization in Psychology, Social Work, Social/Human Services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM screenings.
• Facilitate 1–2 group sessions daily.
• Coordinate and arrange aftercare services.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and delivery of care.

Skills

Counseling skills

Clinical assessments

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

ASAM screening tools

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

Penn Medicine's HUP Cedar location is looking for a full-time Addictions Counselor to join the team! The schedule will be four 10s (7am‑5pm) Monday‑Thursday.

• The Addictions Counselor is responsible for providing clinical substance use services including, but not limited to individual and group counseling as well as case management services to assigned patient caseload. The Addictions Counselor is responsible for ensuring all clinical care guidelines, standards and regulations are upheld in the delivery of care to patients for which they are assigned according to program, organization, state and federal standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM screenings
• Facilitates 1-2 group sessions daily
• Coordinates and arranges after care services
• Ensures compliance with all documentation standards and standards regarding delivery of care.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (required), Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Education Specialization: Psychology, Social Work, Social/Human Services or related field
• Experience: 1+ years A minimum of 1 year experience providing direct counseling services to substance use populations.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.