Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency in Butler, PA. We are professional, agile, customer-centric and our mission is to to provide holistic, ethical and evidence-based treatments for addiction and corresponding education, empowering the individual to discover a unique path to lasting recovery..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

Our company is seeking thoughtful, qualified individuals who are interested in the responsibility of supporting our clients in a variety of ways. The Counselor will be responsible for supporting our organization's mission, which is to provide holistic, ethical and evidence-based treatments for addiction and corresponding education, empowering the individual to discover a unique path to lasting recovery.. The Counselor will develop a rapport with staff and clients, be an active participant in the development of programs and policies, respond to emergency situations and perform all other duties assigned by the Clinical Director.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to assess and professionally evaluate the drug and alcohol needs of individuals following the guidelines of ASAM, DSM V; knowledge of PA Act 106 and other Drug & Alcohol statutes and laws.
• Provides all required client charting for assigned caseload; writing intake notes, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, referral notes, aftercare plans and discharge summaries, etc.
• Must be able to develop meaningful, comprehensive and individualized treatment plans using client input and monitor progress and measure results.
• Conducts intake interviews with clients and performs utilization review with insurance carriers/funding sources. Responsible for all admit, continued stay and discharge ASAM authorizations.
• Facilitates process groups, didactic groups, and conducts individual and family counseling/therapy sessions following evidence-based treatment modalities. Researches/prepares relevant materials for sessions.

Qualifications

• Canidate must have a Masters Degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work or other human services related field which includes a practicum in a health or human services agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting or working towards a Master degree with a similar Major.
• CAC, CCDP, CCJP or similar PA state certification preferred
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder practices, subculture and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of crises intervention methods; individual, family, group and marital counseling techniques, Motivational Interviewing techniques as well as other theories of Substance Use Disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of treatment facilities and human services agencies that provide Substance Use Disorder services and associated behavioral health service needs.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to plan and organize.