Weekend Addiction Counselor Part-Time Clinical Support

Malvern Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Malvern Treatment Centers is seeking a part-time Weekend Counselor to support our Philadelphia facility. The role involves counseling patients on addiction-related issues, participating in treatment planning, and providing group and individual sessions.

The candidate should have a relevant degree and clinical experience, with strong communication and crisis-management abilities. The position supports aftercare and discharge planning, collaborates with the treatment team, and requires punctuality

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related field including practicum
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of clinical experience (min 1,820 hours) in health/human services, preferably drug/alcohol setting
• Associate's degree with 2 years of clinical experience (min 1,820 hours) in health/human services, preferably drug/alcohol setting
• If experience not in drug/alcohol setting, must address plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency

Responsibilities

• Administers assessments and revises individualized treatment goals
• Documents patient progress to support UR and treatment planning goals
• Provides information at case conferences and participates in treatment planning
• Delivers individual counseling and group therapy
• Keeps referral sources updated on patient progress and maintains family contacts
• Maintains aftercare planning and discharge summaries in a timely manner
• Performs admissions evaluations and refers to appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Crisis management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree with 1,820 hours clinical experience

Associate's degree with 1,820 hours clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Malvern Treatment Centers is seeking a part-time Weekend Counselor to support our Philadelphia facility. The role involves counseling patients on addiction-related issues, participating in treatment planning, and providing group and individual sessions.

The candidate should have a relevant degree and clinical experience, with strong communication and crisis-management abilities. The position supports aftercare and discharge planning, collaborates with the treatment team, and requires punctuality