Substance Use Disorder Therapist/Counselor

CHILDRENS SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY IN; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401k with dollar-for-dollar matching

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Licensure supervision & CEU/CME

Calm App subscription

Employee referral bonuses

Paid time off (personal, sick & vac)

Flexible spending accounts

Discounts

Job summary

The Children’s Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center’s Substance Use Disorder Program is seeking an energetic Substance Use Therapist/Counselor to work as part of a treatment team. Responsibilities include applying motivational interviewing and CBT, maintaining patient-centered care, and using trauma-informed approaches to support adults with substance use disorders.

We offer extensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a health or human services field with practicum.
• Certification as addictions counselor by statewide body is acceptable.
• One year of experience working with individuals with a substance use disorder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide SUD counseling using motivational interviewing and CBT.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach with trauma-informed care.
• Collaborate with team and connect clients to community resources as needed.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Trauma-informed care

Patient-centered approach

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field (practicum)

Job 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 therapyKnowledgeable of supportive resources in Luzerne and Wyoming CountiesAbility to maintain a patient centered approachApplication of trauma informed careCurrent knowledge of drug trends and their effectsBeing 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 CoverageAffordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary InsurancesFREE Life Insurance & FREE Long Term DisabilitySafe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar MatchingFREE Employee Assistance ProgramsYearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get PaidTuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development OpportunitiesStudent 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 BonusesFlexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment!Additional Benefits:Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping DiscountsWorkplace Banking Program BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts . . . . AND MANY MORE!!Bachelor’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