Substance Use Disorder Therapist/Counselor

Cscwv; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health care

Life insurance included

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure, supervision & CEU/CME

Dollar-for-dollar 401k matching

Calm app subscription

Employee referrals bonuses

Job summary

The Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Substance Use Disorder Therapist/Counselor to provide evidence-based clinical services to adults within the SUD-Program, applying motivational interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care.

You will work as part of a treatment team, coordinate resources in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, and support professional development through supervision, licensure assistance, and requested trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field with practicum in Health/Human Services.
• Certification as an addictions counselor by state certification body is preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with a substance use disorder is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Maintain patient-centered approach and apply trauma-informed care.
• Coordinate resources and referrals within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties as part of a treatment team.

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Therapist/Counselor# Substance Use Disorder Therapist/CounselorWilkes-Barre 21 Academy St - Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702## Description**Purpose of this position:**The Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center’s Substance Use Disorder Program (SUD-Program) which provides drug and alcohol clinical services is currently looking for an energetic and dependable person who works well collectively as a treatment team member. If you are ambitious and confident in your ability to learn and help others, the **Substance Use Therapist/Counselor position** is right for you. Join our team of employees to experience the positive impact you can have while helping Adults live healthy lives.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Skilled in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy* Knowledgeable of supportive resources in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties* Ability to maintain a patient centered approach* Application of trauma informed care* Current knowledge of drug trends and their effects* Being well organized and adaptive within the work environmentChildren’s Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center for adults creates a positive working culture of ***Care*** and ***Commitment*** for employees which extends to the children & families we serve. Joining our team also means having the opportunity to ***Grow*** within the organization while having access to ***Flexibility*** with being able to join different departments to help further ***Individual Development***.**Employee Benefits Include****:*** **FREE**Employee Health Care/Medical Coverage* Affordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary Insurances* **FREE** Life Insurance & **FREE** Long Term Disability* Safe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching* **FREE** Employee Assistance Programs* Yearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get Paid* Tuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development Opportunities* Student Loan Assistance Program **($150 per month on *existing* student loans for full-time staff, $100 per month for part-time staff)*** **FREE**Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!* **FREE** Subscription to the “Calm App”* Employee Referral **Bonuses*** Flexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment! + Additional Benefits: - Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping Discounts - Workplace Banking Program Benefits - Flexible Spending Accounts . . . . **AND MANY MORE!!**## QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or above from an accredited college or university, with a Major in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other related field which includes a practicum in a Health or Human Services agencyCertification as an addictions counselor by statewide certification body is also acceptableOne year of experiencing working with individuals with a substance use disorder is preferred