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Pennsylvania Counseling Services

Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist for LiveUp Recovery

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,836 / year median in Pennsylvania

+16% projected growth

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Benefits FREE Clinical supervision towards licensure is available for those seeking professional licenses in the mental health field Student loan pay down program that does not require you to pay PCS back if you leave Company paid health insurance or waiver pay if you are enrolled in health insurance elsewhere Dental, vision and disability insurance available 401K option with employer match Paid time off benefits Paid holidays On site training and Free CEUs are available through our education department Tuition discounts available if seeking a degree Requirements Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions or related field or LSW - Licensed Social Worker (not required) Completed a clinical practicum, internship or field placement as part of your graduate program preferred but not required Experience diagnosing and providing individual therapy is preferred but not required PA State Police Criminal History Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance FBI Clearance through the Department of Human Services Description Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) is seeking a full time Therapist to join our Recovery Outpatient Therapy program. This is a rewarding position where you see your clients and the progress that they have made through their time spent in this day program.
Details of the position:
This is a drug and alcohol program but tailored to individuals with a Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) diagnosis Clients are picked up each morning and attend day long activities and sessions in our clinic You will work with clients 5 days per week typically 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, and for months at a time depending on their need and level of care You will coordinate with external agencies like case management, probation and having ongoing communication with referrals sources You will provide both individual and group therapy This is a team program so you are never working alone Participants can use our recreation center when they are not in therapy sessions as a way to bond with other members suffering from the same or relatable situations There are contingency prizes for participants when they hit their goals The team and clients celebrate birthdays together and really provide a social atmosphere when this could be lacking outside of the program In this program you are really making a difference in your clients lives by just showing up to work and being there for your clients. EOE. #PCSPriority Pay $50,000 Degree Requirement Master's Degree Working Hours 40 hours per week between the hours of 8-4 or 9-5 Job Status Full Time