Substance Abuse Counselor

The-Lincoln-Center-For-Family-and-Yout; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth in Audubon, PA is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide prevention and counseling services to students in grades 6-12 across multiple districts.

This role uses the Seeking Safety curriculum and requires collaboration with school staff, data tracking, and delivering individual and group sessions within home, school, and community settings. A counseling degree and licensure are required.

The position is full-time and reports to the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or related field.
• State licensing or certification required.
• Experience in individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students/clients in individual or group sessions and provide coping techniques.
• Maintain records and treatment plans; collaborate with district staff.
• Coordinate with TLC and school districts; monitor progress and adjust strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Counseling experience

DSM-V knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403(610) 277-3715 | [e-mail] DESCRIPTION: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORTitle:Substance Abuse CounselorFLSA:ExemptReports To:Clinical DirectorOrganization Summary:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit https://TheLincolnCenter.comPosition Summary:This position will provide substance abuse/prevention counseling services to students in grades 6-12 at various school districts as well as in the community. Seeking Safety curriculum will be utilized as part of services.Duties & Responsibilities:This position may be assigned any of the following activities, duties, or responsibilities as assigned by the District or TLC’s Director of School-based Staffing. This list is not a comprehensive listing and may change at any time with or without notice.Direct Student ServicesCounsel students/clients in individual or group sessions by listening to their stories, concerns or issues and providing feedback, including teaching them coping techniques and offering advice on their current situationsEducate students/clients on treatment options, methods and techniques to ensure the student/client understands the process when they are completing the intake proceduresMaintain records for student/client tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the student/client and create the treatment planWork with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for students/clients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centersEncourage and monitor the progress of students and use information to adjust counseling strategiesCommunicate necessary information regularly to students and school staff regarding students' progress and needsUtilize Seeking Safety curriculum and other counseling modalitiesCoordination and CollaborationCollaborate and coordinate with district personnel, school staff, and GEAR UP partners to provide services and resources to participating cohort studentsAct as the liaison between the TLC and School District staffData Collection and TrackingTrack all student/client-level activitiesMaintain accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomesMeetings and ConferencesAttend required meetings, training/education, including conferences as requestedSkills & Knowledge:Strong relationship- and team-building skillsAbility to communicate clearlyStrong organizational skillsAbility to be flexible and meet deadlinesExperience in individual and group counselingUnderstanding of DSM-V diagnosisEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in counseling, psychology, or related field. State licensing or certification required.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work Environment:Home, school working in Methacton and Pottstown districts, community, and office settingsWork Hours:This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month positionTravel:Travel to designated school district and community sites. Some out-of-region travel to conferences possible.EEO Statement:TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.Work Location: In person