INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-FULL TIME Position Available In Crawford, Pennsylvania
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Job Description
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SUMMARY
Full Time. Days. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weekend rotation required. Maintains communication with other members of the chemical dependency treatment team. Acts as Case Manager for patients, functioning as a social worker when necessary to prepare patients for discharge. Counsels patients on an individual basis. Conducts group therapy as primary facilitator. Prepares Master Treatment Plans, Psychosocial interview forms and meaningful Aftercare Plans in concert with the needs of the patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Master’s Degree required in behavioral health-related discipline, i.e. counseling, psychology, clinical mental health, social work or education. Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (L.P.C.) Licensed Social Worker (L.S.W.) or Licensed Clinical Social worker (L.C.S.W.) will be considered. Must have attained one or more national or Pennsylvania approved counseling certifications such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.), National Certified Counselor (N.C.C.) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (C.R.C). A minimum of one (1) year of counseling experience, where this is designated within the employment history job description, preferably with drug and alcohol treatment populations. Therapeutic Support Staff (T.S.S.) does not qualify toward this experience. Must have knowledge and understanding of the 12-step recovery Program. Must have the written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively and accurately interact with other members of the multidisciplinary/ healthcare team, as well as referral sources, 12-step support groups, and patients and their significant others. A basic knowledge of local social service agencies is recommended. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
