Residential Counselor: Addiction Recovery & Counseling

Net-Centers-Net-Community-Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Recovery Center is seeking a Residential Counselor to perform ASAM assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders. The role requires maintaining detailed client records and delivering both individual and group counseling sessions.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related DDAP field and have 3 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in addiction recovery, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical) or DDAP approved field with 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency incl. 2 years in Addiction Recovery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate to advanced level.
• Strong time management, organization, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive ASAM assessments and develops individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and program placement.
• Maintains client records and complete required documentation (biopsychosocial assessment, progress notes, discharge summaries, recovery plan updates, intake evaluations).
• Presents individual counseling focusing on Relapse Prevention, Addictive Behaviors, and Co-occurring disorders; conducts individual and group counseling.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Counseling / Nursing or DDAP approved field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lehigh Recovery Center is seeking a Residential Counselor to perform ASAM assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders. The role requires maintaining detailed client records and delivering both individual and group counseling sessions.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related DDAP field and have 3 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in addiction recovery, with strong