Drug & Alcohol Counselor (Second Shift)

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Primary Functions

Provide counseling with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Position Specifications

Schedule:

Sun-Thurs; 12:00pm-8:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct individual, group and family therapy; didactic lectures and experiential seminars.
• Assures that all elements of the treatment plan, including the aftercare plan, are realized within the time limits and documented in the client’s chart.
• Takes an active role in the assignment of clients and treatment planning processes.
• Completes discharge summaries on assigned clients.
• Interfaces with and maintains contact and rapport with significant others, referral sources and other service providers as required or needed.
• Completes the psychosocial history, medical history and psychosocial evaluation of clients and client charts to document information as needed.
• Observes clients daily in the program for changes in physical, emotional and cognitive behavior, reporting such changes to the Facility Director. Helps decide on the necessary strategies and interventions of the treatment approach.
• Carries a daily clinical client caseload to maintain clinical relationship with clients.
• Documents client’s progress daily based upon DOH guidelines and makes recommendations regarding client discharge and disposition.

Experience:

• A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field which includes a practicum in a drug and alcohol setting; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Direct Drug & Alcohol Counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language Skills:

Bilingual and bicultural in Spanish / English highly preferable.   Able to communicate well with diverse group of individuals.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background, FBI clearances; mandated reporter training, CADC – preferred; CPR / First AID.

Other skills and abilities, including computers, tools, equipment, technical knowledge:

Knowledge of and experience using ASAM criteria, strong computer skills, filing, and recordkeeping skills; ability to work independently yet is a team player; excellent customer relations;  good organizational skills.

Work Environment:

Diversity & Inclusion:

SACA is committed to having an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, SACA does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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