Counselor-Philadelphia

Malvern Treatment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Malvern Treatment Centers in Philadelphia seeks a full-time Counselor to join our relocated facility at 3905 W. Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131.

The counselor will conduct individual and group therapy, participate in assessments, treatment plans, and case conferences, and provide support throughout treatment. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or higher in a related field with practicum in health or human services, plus experience in drug/alcohol settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field with practicum in health or human services.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in health or human services, preferably drug/alcohol setting.
• Certification as Addictions Counselor; licensure as RN if applicable.
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery.
• Ability to provide individual counseling as well as group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals, and participates in diagnostic summaries.
• Documents patient progress to support UR and treatment objectives.
• Conducts group therapy and participates in case conferences.
• Maintains family contacts and facilitates aftercare planning.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Recovery knowledge

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's or Associate degree with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Proficient

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: MTC-Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19131Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareMalvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Counselor to work at our Malvern Treatment Center facility in Philadelphia. The location of our Malvern Treatment Centers - Philadelphia recently relocated to a brand new, beautiful building at 3905 W. Ford Road - Philadelphia, PA 19131.

The mission of the Counselor is to counsel patients regarding all aspects of their addiction. He or she must be an active member of the treatment team in the formulation of assessments, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, progress notes, and continuing care planning. The Counselor will provide supportive individual counseling, conduct group therapy, and review clients at case conferences with other team members. He or she must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to provide these services to clients with chemical dependencies.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or other related field that includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. Other acceptable degrees and experience would be a Bachelor's degree in a related field with one year of clinical experience (minimum of 1820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, or an Associate's degree in a related field with two years of clinical experience (minimum of 1820 hours) in a health or human services agency. If a candidate’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, his or her written training plan must specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. He or she must have full certification in this state as an Addictions Counselor and must be licensed in this state if a Registered Nurse (RN). In addition, he or she must be skilled in using Microsoft Office and must be able to function calmly in a crisis situation.

• Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals, and participates in the formulation of diagnostic summaries
• Documents patient progress in a manner that facilitates Utilization Review (UR) and corresponds to goals and objectives in treatment plan
• Provides pertinent information at case conferences and expresses disagreement when necessary
• Completes case conference documentation in a timely manner
• Addresses problematic behaviors in patients
• Conducts group therapy according to stage of group development
• Gets involved in projects that improve delivery of treatment and participates in ongoing educational and training process
• Keeps referral sources updated as to patient progress
• Mentains family contacts in a timely manner
• Mentains communication with patient’s families and facilitates participation in treatment
• Keeps personal issues separate from therapeutic process and relationships
• Delivers lectures and workshops in an appropriate manner
• Interacts with co-workers in a helpful manner that contributes to high morale
• Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, and group therapy as required and asked
• Mentains and sets up aftercare for all patients in a timely manner in case of AMA
• Arrives at scheduled activities on time
• Completes paperwork and documentation on time and in a comprehensive manner
• Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner
• Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria
• Involves patients in the treatment planning process
• Completes treatment plans in a timely manner and ensures they are comprehensive in nature
• Determines appropriate length of stay for patients based on ASAM criteria
• Facilitates discharge process in an appropriate manner
• May give direction and provide feedback on the performance of students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field preferred; will accept Bachelor's or Associate's degree with corresponding experience
• One to two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery and an understanding of chemical dependency
• Able to provide individual counseling as well as group therapy
• Able to work in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence and cooperation
• Able to operate as a role model in speech and behaviors consistent with recovery principles
• Confident, articulate, and able to speak effectively in front of groups and individuals to provide education/training
• Demonstrated proficiency at educating, communicating, and empathizing with patients, answering questions and concerns in a manner that is respectful

Emergency Classification: Non-Essential Personnel

Technical/Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Proficient.

Work Environment and Hazards: No hazardous conditions. Protected from weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work – lifting 10lbs maximum

*Malvern Treatment Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*