Substance Use Counselor: Recovery & Case Management

Union-Community-Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care seeks a Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join our on-site care teams. This essential role requires reporting to work on-site during shifts, including holidays, with potential coverage at other Union Community Care-Drug & Alcohol facilities to maintain service continuity.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor client progress, and maintain complete clinical records in line with DDAP regulations, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field with practicum in drug and alcohol setting.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours) in D&A setting.
• Associate degree with 2 years clinical experience (3,640 hours) in health/human services.
• Current PA licensure as RN with counseling experience (1,820 hours).
• Full certification as addiction counselor by a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily caseload of 5–8 clients in residential or up to 35 in outpatient settings.
• Obtain prior authorizations to ensure access to treatment services.
• Provide individual counseling using evidence-based practices (relapse prevention, MI, CBT, harm reduction).
• Plan, facilitate, and document psychoeducational and group sessions.
• Provide family counseling when indicated and with client consent.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers and referral sources.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with DDAP, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required docs.
• Ensure documentation reflects services provided and progress toward goals.
• Assess and respond to crises, including relapse and safety concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and professional development.
• Adhere to ethical standards and safeguard patient confidentiality.

Education

Master’s Degree in chemical dependency / psychology / social work / counseling

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical dependency / psychology / social work / counseling + 1 year clinical experience

Associate Degree plus 2 years clinical experience

Registered nurse with nursing degree + 1 year counseling experience

Certified addiction counselor (state certification or national body)

Job description

Union Community Care seeks a Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join our on-site care teams. This essential role requires reporting to work on-site during shifts, including holidays, with potential coverage at other Union Community Care-Drug & Alcohol facilities to maintain service continuity.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor client progress, and maintain complete clinical records in line with DDAP regulations, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.