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Addictions Counselor - Full Time
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Make an Impact. Support Recovery. Change Lives. Join our team at our Common Ground Program and help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you're just beginning your career in human services or have experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential services, or community outreach, we'd love to hear from you! This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference. As an Addiction Counselor, you'll serve as a positive role model, provide encouragement through every stage of recovery, and help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve long-term success. If you're passionate about helping others and want to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply! Work Schedule Monday through Friday with flexible start or end times (typically 8am
- 4pm or 9am
- 5pm)
1 weekend shift/month & 1 major/1 minor holiday required per year
Must be available to work one evening shift per week (11:00am-7:00pm).
Compensation:
$20.73
- 26.
45
Based Upon Clinical Experience Qualifications:
Pennsylvania Education/ Licensure Requirements:
Counselor I:
Bachelor's degree with one (1) year clinical experience
Counselor II:
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years' clinical experience
Counselor III:
Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' clinical experience; Master's degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling or nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field requires one (1) year of experience Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more. Your responsibilities in this role may include:
- Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations
- Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories
- Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission
- Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports
- Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery
- Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care
- Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan
- Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge
- Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay
- Excellent Benefits
- On The Job Training
- Upward mobility
- Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!
For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice
- in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field.
We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!
Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage
- from job posting to onboarding
- we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose.
Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.