Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Valley-Forge-Medical-Center-; Harley Corners (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge Medical Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives in recovery. You will provide clinical care, structure, and guidance within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, collaborating with treatment teams, maintaining EMR documentation, and responding to crises as needed. Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical) or related field preferred.
• Certification such as AAC, CAAC, CADC, or CAADC preferred.
• Professional licensure through the Department of State or PCB credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and clinical assessments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings with clear patient updates.
• Complete documentation in the EMR in line with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and share relevant patient information.
• Provide crisis intervention when clinically necessary.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.

Skills

Clinical assessment and interviews

Crisis intervention

EMR documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certification/licensure (AAC/CAAC/CADC/CAADC)

PCB credentialing preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Support. Healing. Hope.

Valley Forge Medical Center is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives in recovery.

In this role, you will play a meaningful part in supporting clients on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders. You will provide compassionate clinical care, structure, and guidance within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and other clinical assessments as indicated.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, presenting clear and concise patient updates and clinical impressions.
• Complete all required documentation in the EMR in accordance with regulatory, utilization review, and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate pertinent patient information as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention when clinically necessary.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services), or a related field preferred.
• Certification such as AAC, CAAC, CADC, or CAADC through the Pennsylvania Certification Board preferred.
• Professional licensure through the Department of State and/or PCB credentialing preferred.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Plus every 6th weekend rotation

Compensation:

$54,000–$62,000 annually