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Counselor Assistant - Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT)
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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
- Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT) Warren, PA $17.10
- $19.76 an hour
- Full-time $17.10
- $19.76 an hour
- Full-time Counselor Assistant
- Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT) Warren, PA, USA $17.10
- $19.
Services offered include:
Assessments, one-on-one outpatient therapy, group therapy, an intensive outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), certified recovery services, and support groups. EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE 1.
Bachelor's degree with a CAAC, CADC or CAADC, or at least 1 year of experience in direct patient care is preferred. 2. Master's Degree in health related field preferred. 3. Training and experience in individual, group, and family therapy modalities. 4. Understanding of addiction and recovery; ability to assess addictions and related problems.BENEFITS
Generous Paid Leave- including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
- medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan with employer contributions Pet Insurance options Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources Additional Perks
- and more!