Counselor (WG)

Progressions; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Free daily meal

Job summary

Malvern Treatment Centers in Willow Grove, PA is hiring a full-time Counselor to join the Clinical Services team. The role supports recovery from drug and alcohol dependency and offers a full benefits package.

Responsibilities include assessments, goal setting, group therapy, case conferences, and discharge planning. Strong interpersonal skills and relevant licensure or certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with practicum in health or human services.
• Current RN licensure or addictions counselor certification is required.
• Strong communication and crisis-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers assessments and revises treatment goals per plan.
• Documents patient progress for UR and treatment plan alignment.
• Conducts group therapy and participates in case conferences.
• Arranges after-care and discharge planning for patients.
• Supports interns and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Crisis management

Education

Master’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing

RN licensure or full addictions counselor certification

Health/human services practicum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: CounselorLocation: Willow Grove, PAPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareMalvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full-time Counselor to join our Department of Clinical Services. This position is eligible for our full-time benefits package and involves working with a dynamic Clinical Services team to support patients’ recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.

Responsibilities

• Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals, and participates in the formulation of diagnostic summaries.
• Documents patient progress to facilitate Utilization Review (UR) and aligns with goals in the 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 the stage of group development.
• Participates in projects that improve delivery of treatment and ongoing educational processes.
• Keeps referral sources updated on patient progress.
• Maintains family contacts and facilitates their participation in treatment.
• Keeps personal issues separate from the therapeutic process and relationships.
• Delivers lectures and workshops appropriately.
• Interacts with co‑workers to foster high morale.
• Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, and group therapy as required.
• Sets up after‑care for all patients in a timely manner in the event of AMA.
• Arrives at scheduled activities on time.
• Completes paperwork and documentation comprehensively and on time.
• Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to the appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Involves patients in the treatment planning process.
• Completes treatment plans thoroughly and ensures they are comprehensive.
• Determines appropriate length of stay for patients based on ASAM criteria.
• Facilitates the discharge process appropriately.
• May give direction and provide feedback on the performance of student interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May give direction and provide feedback on the performance of student interns.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Free daily meal

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be client focused, team oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility, dependability, problem‑solving ability, and a focus on compliance and performance quality are required.

Education and Experience: A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical specialty in human services), or a related field that includes a practicum in a health or human service agency—preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not occur in a drug and alcohol setting, a written training plan must address achieving counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. Current licensure as a registered nurse with a degree from an accredited nursing school and a minimum of 1820 counseling hours, or full certification as an addictions counselor, is required.

Other Requirements: Full certification as an addictions counselor and licensure in this state (if applying as a Registered Nurse). Skilled use of Microsoft Office and ability to remain calm in crisis situations.

Technical/Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work – lifting up to 10 lbs maximum.

Employment Information

Malvern Health Centers provides equal employment opportunities 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 protected characteristic.