Substance Abuse Counselor

pstrongOur vast array of services/strong — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions./p pstrongJob Description:  /strongIt is the responsibility of the Substance Abuse Counselor I to provide drug and alcohol treatment to clients which includes face-to-face individual, group, and family counseling, as clinically appropriate.  Chart documentation and case management services related to client treatment will be accomplished in accordance with all agency policies and procedures./p pstrongSchedule Details: /strong Part-Time/p pstrongLocation:  /strongNewark, DE/p pstrongProgram: /strong Drug Alcohol/DUI Treatment Program/p pstrongPay Rate:  /strong$18-20/Hour Billable Rate; $12/Hour Non-Billable Rate - Billable Rate Dependent on Experience/p pstrongJob Functions:/strong/p ul li pPossess and apply knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and assessment principles and philosophies/p /li li pComplete substance abuse assessments and stabilization services as needed/p /li li pMaintain effective and efficient communication with direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner/p /li li pMaintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards/p /li li pComplete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan/p /li li pSubmit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training/p /li li pMaintain professional certifications and/or licensure and, when applicable, in the designated state(s)/p /li li pPossess and apply knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed/p /li li pPerform substance abuse treatment as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards/p /li li pPossess and apply knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of drug and alcohol assessment and treatment/p /li li pProvide quality services based on established best practice principles of care/p /li li pMaintain quality documentation of service delivery/p /li li pEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, payers, community support service representatives, agency personnel, and the general public/p /li li pEstablish and maintain strong working relationships with area drug and alcohol treatment facilities and hospitals/p /li li pWork within a group to develop internal systems to improve or ensure quality services/p /li li pParticipate in agency committees to develop and implement program/service enhancement/p /li li pProvide the full spectrum of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation/p /li li pProvide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner/p /li li pSubmit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation/p /li li pWork collaboratively with other treatment professionals/p /li li pDevelop and implement treatment plans/p /li li pProvide crisis assessment and stabilization services as necessary/p /li li pPossess and apply knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and assessment principles and philosophies/p /li li pProvide direct services relevant to program requirements/p /li li pConduct all scheduled individual and group sessions as dictated by client needs and program requirements/p /li li pComplete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries/p /li li pMonitor service effectiveness and make modifications to services based on supervisory and/or consultative feedback/p /li li pParticipate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings/p /li li pComplete data entry and prepare clinical charts/p /li /ul pstrongMinimum Requirements: /strong/p pstrongEducation:/strong   Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field or a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent strongAND /strongExperience strongOR /strongLicensure/Certification requirements/p pstrongExperience:  /strongFive (5) years of documented clinical experience working in the field of substance abuse treatment /p pstrongLicensure/Certification Requirements:  /strongFull certification by a nationally recognized body in addiction counseling /p pstrongRequired Clearances: /strongPennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list/p pstrongNote:/strong At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience/p pstrongWhat’s in it for you? /strong/p pstrongTotal Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = 30 hours/week):/strong/p ul liCompetitive Pay/li liMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance /li liTuition Reimbursement Options/li liFlexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)/li liLife Insurance/li liDisability Insurance/li liPaid Time Off/li li403(b) Retirement Plan (with Employer Match)/li liEmployee Recognition Programs/li liEmployee Referral Bonus Opportunities/li liDiscounts through “Tickets at Work”/li liAnd More!/li /ul pstrongWant to learn more?/strong/p pstrongTo learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:/strong a href="https://chimes.org/Careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"https://chimes.org/Careers/a./p pHolcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.  Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles./p p#cpa610/p