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Substance Abuse Counselor (up to $5,100+/month)
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What they do
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
Job Description
Location:
Philadelphia, PA 19104Date Posted:
06/12/2026Category:
Addictions Education:
Master's Degree Our client, a highly regarded and decorated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center in Philadelphia is seeking Drug and Alcohol Counselors to provide services for their programs.SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Provide clinical service to help individuals struggling with substances abuse and co-occurring disorders.
- Provide clinical services such as individual therapy, group therapy, treatment planning, and aftercare coordination.
- Maintain clinical documentation.
- Provide assessment services and implement clinical interventions.
CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Masters Degree required. Certification or licensure preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders preferably in treatment, mentoring, or coaching.
- Experience working in a methadone clinics or program offering medicated assisted treatment.
- Knowledge of recovery principles including the 12 steps.
- Ability to complete and pass clearances: PA FBI Clearance & State Criminal Checks.
- Must be able to produce valid medical/health documents including: physical examination, Tuberculosis/TB Skin Test, CPR, and First Aid certification
- Licensed counselor (preferred)
DTG ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
- Compensation processed weekly.
- Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
- Ability to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.