Drug & Alcohol Counselor-Bilingual (English/Spanish)

America At Work; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join their team in Lancaster. In this impactful role, you will work closely with individuals and groups to foster mental and emotional well-being, addressing issues related to addiction, family dynamics, and stress management. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant clinical experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers flexible work schedules to accommodate your lifestyle while making a significant difference in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s with 1 year clinical experience in drug and alcohol setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health.
• Help individuals with addictions, family issues, and stress management.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Knowledge of ASAM criteria

Strong computer skills

Filing and recordkeeping skills

Excellent customer relations

Good organizational skills

Education

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

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling with 1 year of clinical experience

Job description

Looking to hire a Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Lancaster, PA. As the Drug & Alcohol Counselor, you will work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. You may also help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. If you have a Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field which includes a practicum in a drug and alcohol setting; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a drug and alcohol setting, let's talk!

THE SKILLS SET NEEDED

• Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field which includes a practicum in a drug and alcohol setting; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Bilingual and bicultural in Spanish/English highly preferable, knowledge of and experience using ASAM criteria, strong computer skills, filing, and recordkeeping skills; ability to work independently yet is a team player; excellent customer relations; able to communicate well with diverse groups of individuals; good organizational skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background, FBI clearances; mandated reporter training, CADC – preferred; CPR / First AID.

$25 - $25 an hour

3 different work schedules available:

1. Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

2. Tuesday - Saturday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

3. Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm