Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Substance Abuse Counselor Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services Erie, PA Job Details Full-time $25.00 – $28.75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Addiction counseling QMHP Certification Addiction counseling experience (1-2 years) Patient monitoring Intake Addiction counseling experience (3-5 years) English Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Discharge planning Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical counseling Full Job Description About us We are professional, data-driven, collaborative, and our goal is to help individuals regardless of where they live within the boundaries of the Erie Roman Catholic Diocese. Our locations provide ample opportunity to access an array of services available to people regardless of their religious affiliation.

Our work environment includes:

Flexible working hours Relaxed atmosphere

SUMMARY:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is a qualified mental health professional who specializes in helping people overcome alcohol, substance, drug and behavioral addictions. Duties include evaluating and treating clients’ mental and physical health and providing support. CCCAS is seeking a compassionate and dedicated substance abuse counselor to help provide direction and support for our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for developing treatment and recovery plans and identifying behaviors that impede rehabilitation. You may be required to facilitate individual and group therapy sessions. Responsibilities also include providing flexible scheduling and service options, assessing strengths and therapeutic needs of the client, formulating clinical impressions based on biopsychosocial assessment process and assigning diagnoses. Must be willing and able to provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to clients. Must also participate in clinical supervision, case conceptualization, clinical documentation review, progress monitoring, treatment planning, crisis planning, safety planning, discharge planning and professional development opportunities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Intake & Assessment Complete biopsychosocial assessments of clients as part of an intake interview to identify possible factors contributing to individual’s overall physical and psychological health. Assess strengths and therapeutic needs of the individual. Assist clients with identifying goals for treatment. Devise tailor-made treatment regimens and adapt plans as needed. Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions. Promote constructive self-reflection, helpful coping techniques, and nurturing relationships. Stay warm, engaged, and receptive as you work to facilitate healing. Coordinate with the treatment team to monitor progress toward goals and outcomes. Identify behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery. Utilize a measurement-based care approach Assist primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior. Help clients to link to formal and informal community resources such as: additional drug and alcohol services, BCM, transportation services, physical health resources, etc. Documentation & Supervision Ensure proper documentation is completed for client records based upon dialogue with patient, family and other providers. Review progress notes in patient files written by other members of the treatment team. Receive clinical supervision and maintain supervision log. Meet productivity standards

OTHER DUTIES

: Maintain professional relationships with clients, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers and other agencies. Attend all office meetings, clinical supervisions, and training sessions Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the CCCAS Employee Handbook Pursue professional development opportunities, both individually and as deemed appropriate by a supervisor for agency participation. All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: • Talk and hear; communicate fluently in English with excellent verbal and written skills; ability to effectively communicate in-person and over the phone and in large groups; must be able to see; read documents and computer screens; sit, stand, walk; use hands and fingers; handle/feel objects; reach with hands and arms. • The employee must lift/move/carry up to 15 pounds including mobile device and other required materials

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Each counselor shall meet at least one of the following groups of qualifications: (1) A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. (2) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. (3) Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body which is a member of a national certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board. Additional Requirements Possesses knowledge of Erie County Mental Health Resources and ASAM criteria. Provide current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances within 30 days of hire. Provide a copy of licensure/certification, if applicable. Provide and/or complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire. Specialized Skills Thorough knowledge of the agency and the type of services provided to clients of CCCAS. Demonstrates sensitivity in relating to and working with persons of varying backgrounds, strengths, aptitudes, and abilities. Able to work with clients in a professional and empathetic manner. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgement. Presents self in a professional manner; contributes to positive work environment through their interactions with others; brings a positive attitude to work. Nondiscrimination Statement CCCAS employs, retains, promotes, terminates, and otherwise treats all employees based on merit, qualifications, and competence, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, citizenship, and/or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 – $28.75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Erie, PA 16502 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Erie, PA 16502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person