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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Harrisburg, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

2nd

Shift Counselor Needed Qualifications:

Pennsylvania:

Counselor I:

Associate's Degree with two (2) years clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of clinical experience

Counselor II:

Associate's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of clinical experience

Counselor III:

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of 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 with one (1) year of clinical 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: 1.Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations. 2. Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories. 3. Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission. 4. Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports. 5. 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. 6. Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care. 7. Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay. 8. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. 9. Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan. 10. 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. 11. Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person