Onsite Addiction Recovery Counselor (PRN)

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Wexford, PA seeks a PRN Counselor to provide supervised treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions.

The role involves conducting assessments, participating in treatment planning, and delivering group, individual, or family sessions onsite. Responsibilities include documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and coordination with insurance carriers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field is required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required; first aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field

Job description

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Wexford, PA seeks a PRN Counselor to provide supervised treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions.

The role involves conducting assessments, participating in treatment planning, and delivering group, individual, or family sessions onsite. Responsibilities include documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and coordination with insurance carriers.