Counselor - PRN

St. Joseph Institute; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Wexford, Pennsylvania seeks an Associate Counselor to provide supervised treatment and support to clients recovering from addictions and related disorders.

The role involves client assessments, participation in treatment planning, and delivering group or individual sessions under supervision. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, client and family education, accurate documentation, and coordination with insurance carriers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently; requires weekly supervision oversight for clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focusing on history, presentation and risk.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in treatment planning and progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts group, individual or family sessions with evidence-supported modalities.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures documentation of care, incidents, and co-signature by supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed and seeks supervision appropriately.
• Plans and documents aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as liaison with insurance carriers and provides case management.

Skills

Client assessment

Treatment planning

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services

Job description

Counselor - PRN | St. Joseph Institute for Addiction | Wexford, Pennsylvania

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Associate Counselor provides supervised treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently. Requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for entry level licensure or certification as recognized by the state within they are practicing that has not been obtained yet either due to requirement for supervised work experience or due to state permitting unlicensed professional work.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why St. Joseph Institute for Addiction?St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. St Joseph Institute for  Addiction is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.