We need hope-bringers and changemakers because the work we all do matters. If youre passionate about making an impact with your time and being someones light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, were seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who You Are

You are an Clinical Care Coordinator who is passionate about helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders and/or mental health illnesses. You are someone who realize that the disease of addiction doesnt discriminate, and can therefore work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. You have the ability to treat those in treatment with respect and dignity, by providing quality services. You are trust worthy, empathetic, adaptable, compassionate and a great listener. You are a problem solver and is not afraid to have difficult conversations. You have the ability to positively influence the vulnerable. You have good interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully with people at all levels. You want to join an experienced, supportive team who is also passionate about helping individuals suffering from addiction and mental illness, achieve a better quality of life, sobriety, and abstinence from substance use/abuse. You understand that while the industry is demanding, your role is significant to helping our clients reach and sustain sobriety, thus are flexible and willing to occasionally work a rotating weekend shift as needed. If this sounds like you, continue reading! If not, please contact a member on our talent team to discuss other potential opportunities that may be of interest.

What you'll do at Gaudenzia:

• Responsible for conducting intake interview and orientation to care coordination, with client prior to discharge from residential level of care.
• Responsible for liaison with clinical staff for review and verification of recommended services, referral to clinically recommended level of care, and collateral contact information.
• Completion of Recovery Plan in coordination with client and primary clinical counselor.
• Responsible for identifying health care and recovery support needs with client and initiating referrals.
• Responsible for assisting clients in getting to the next level of care (if applicable) by removing barriers, providing reminders, and conducting outreach when appropriate.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with services and programs. These linkages will include but are not limited to treatment, health care, employment, legal, housing, child welfare, social services, peer-support providers, etc.
• Establish and maintain care coordination services and contact schedule.
• Maintains client records and completes all other required documentation.

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off: Sick and Vacation
• Sick time : one hour of leave for every 37 hours worked up to a maximum of 7 days per calendar year - 4 hours per pay period (Years 1-5), 6 hours per pay period (Yrs 6-14), 8 hours per pay period (Yrs 15 ) -maximum 200 hours
• Vacation time : 4 hours per pay period (Years 1-5), 6 hours per pay period (Yrs 6-14), 8 hours per pay period (Yrs 15 ) - maximum 200 hours
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veterans status.

Education and Training: A minimum of an Associate Degree or full certification as an Addictions Counselor. Employee must have successfully completed annual training requirements of 25 hours or more per year. For DC must possess the following licenses or certifications: LICSW or LPC

Experience: Associates Degree: Five (5) years

Bachelors Degree: Three (3) years

Masters Degree Two (2) years

Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Five (5) years

*All new hires will need a Fit to Duty/Physical to work at our R.A.P. Program located in Washington D.C.*

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support.

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency someones life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice and a treatment provider of choice in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!