Bilingual Addiction Counselor - $3K Sign-On Bonus

BI Incorporated; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Pennsylvania is seeking a Counselor to develop, organize and deliver education programs on drug and alcohol abuse. The role supports rehabilitation and community reintegration for participants, guided by the What Works framework and coordinated with case managers.

The position requires relevant education or PCB certification, 2 years of counseling experience, and strong collaboration skills for group and individual sessions.

Qualifications

• Two years of counseling experience directly with clients in social work or criminal justice settings, plus a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Or one year paraprofessional plus PCB certification as Addiction Counselor.
• Or one year experience with a Master’s degree in addictions, psychology, or social work.
• Alternative: 18 behavioral science credits plus related experience in criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate substance abuse program using the What Works system; schedule intakes and sessions.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and document attendance and progress.
• Create individual treatment plans and maintain progress notes in charts and DOC database.
• Deliver standardized programs including intervention or violence prevention groups.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update logs and charts promptly.
• Identify barriers to treatment completion and guide clients to overcome them.
• Communicate client progress to participants and supervisors regularly.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance abuse treatment.
• Collaborate with DOC professionals and related programs.

Skills

Drug & alcohol counseling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 behavioral science credits

Certified Addiction Counselor (PCB)

Master's degree in addictions science/psychology/social work

Equivalent combination including behavioral science credits

Tools

DOC database

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Pennsylvania is seeking a Counselor to develop, organize and deliver education programs on drug and alcohol abuse. The role supports rehabilitation and community reintegration for participants, guided by the What Works framework and coordinated with case managers.

The position requires relevant education or PCB certification, 2 years of counseling experience, and strong collaboration skills for group and individual sessions.