DOT SAP Substance Use Clinician (Part-Time to FT)

Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative support

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Substance Use & Recovery Clinician with DOT SAP experience to educate and treat clients referred through SAP evaluations. The role focuses on alcohol and drug education and expanding a specialized service within our practice.

The position starts part-time with potential to grow to full-time as the program develops, offering collaboration, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania licensure preferred or license-eligible.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches: MI, CBT, Relapse Prevention, Stages of Change, and DOT SAP concepts.
• Experience with or willingness to learn DOT SAP return-to-duty processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual outpatient counseling for clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Deliver DOT SAP education and treatment services per SAP recommendations.
• Implement treatment plans and DOT SAP recommendations and document progress.
• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation timely.
• Collaborate with SAP professionals, employers (where allowed), and other providers for continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Assist in developing and expanding Heart for Change's substance use services.
• Build community relationships to support referral development and program growth.
• Maintain professional standards consistent with licensing requirements.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Relapse Prevention

Stages of Change model

DOT SAP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ MFT

Job description

Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Substance Use & Recovery Clinician with DOT SAP experience to educate and treat clients referred through SAP evaluations. The role focuses on alcohol and drug education and expanding a specialized service within our practice.

The position starts part-time with potential to grow to full-time as the program develops, offering collaboration, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.