Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Clem-Mar House Inc; Edwardsville (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clem-Mar House Inc. is seeking an Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide compassionate, evidence-based clinical counseling and case management in-person at our Edwardsville, PA location.

You will conduct individual and group counseling, maintain client records, and collaborate with families and referral sources while working under the Clinical Director. A degree is required, with ongoing PA Certification Board certification pursued by the candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate or bachelor’s degree and be working toward PA Certification Board certification.
• Experience in individual and group counseling is expected as part of the clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of seven to ten clients.
• Write psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate records for all clients in caseload.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with clients’ families and referral sources.
• Engage with client community and community leaders as needed.
• Follow up on Clinical Director recommendations and attend trainings.
• Supervise client activities and ensure aftercare link-up.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s

Job description

Overview Join our dedicated team as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, where you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based clinical counseling and case management to clients struggling with substance use and behavioral health challenges.

Responsibilities

1. Position/Job Title: Primary Counselor Unit: Clinical Position Code: PC ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: The Primary Counselor (P.C.) reports to the Clinical Director for overall direction, scheduling, and all administrative concerns. PRIMARY FUNCTION/SCOPE: In a training capacity under the Clinical Director, the Counselor’s key responsibility is to assist clients and their families to understand the disease nature of alcoholism/chemical addiction through lecture/discussions, video/discussions as well as through group counseling and individual counseling. In conjunction with other staff, the PC. assists in establishing the tools and systems necessary for their continued recovery. *** Must Have Associates or bachelor’s and working toward certification through the PA Certification Board. Monday-Friday 8am-430pm Rotating on calls

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining a case load of seven to ten clients.
• Writing psychosocial and problem listing as well as developing treatment plans.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate records on all clients in case load.
• Completing all necessary documentation, including progress notes, assessment notes, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Conduct and follow through with client’s family and referral sources.
• Spend unstructured time with client community and steering and community leaders.
• Follow up on training suggestions given by the Clinical Director.
• Attend all appropriate meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Oversee client activities.
• Assure aftercare link-up for client.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s

Work Location

In person