MAT Counselor for Inmate Care - Substance Abuse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to work in the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, onsite at the facility.

Must be certified as CADC/CAADC and/or a Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC). The D&A Counselor will oversee MAT implementation, liaise with medical and facility staff, and support inmate/patient treatment planning and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold CADC or CAADC certification or be a Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication and independent functioning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate and implement MAT in line with NCCHC/ACA standards and PCM policies.
• Serve as MAT liaison between medical unit and facility staff.
• Lead therapeutic interventions to address substance abuse and support discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and QA activities.

Skills

CADC/CAADC certification

Licensed Clinician

Communication skills

Independent practice

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to work in the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, onsite at the facility.

Must be certified as CADC/CAADC and/or a Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC). The D&A Counselor will oversee MAT implementation, liaise with medical and facility staff, and support inmate/patient treatment planning and safety initiatives.