What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Changes Program position at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
- Current PA licensure as a Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC), required
- A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited College with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing public administration or other related field, required
- Minimum of 1 year of counseling experience in a drug and alcohol setting. If the candidate’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
- Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (before start date), required
- Provides direct therapeutic services through individual and group interventions.
- Develops, implements and reviews therapeutic plans. Maintain daily progress notes as well as supporting documentation necessary for fiscal and insurance requirements.
- Leads and collaborates with all team members, including parent(s), to ensure consistent and effective therapeutic intervention.
- Designs and implements services to meet individual and organizational outcome expectations.
- Coordinates and implements cognitive-behavioral interventions to clients.
- Primary Program representative in working with families, school districts and other child serving agencies to meet the student and family needs.
- Participates in interagency and team meetings.
- Exercises independent clinical judgment in defining significant life intervention with student and family.
- Ensures confidentiality of information as required by the federal, state and local regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
- If medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage are not needed, generous opt-out payments are available
- 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment (to a maximum of $1,000)
- Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary, paid by CCIU
- Long-term disability insurance effective the 31st day of illness/injury
- Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
- Worker's Compensation
- Two personal days annually; Ten vacation days (for new employees); Twelve sick days per year (sick days and vacation days accrued monthly)
- Tuition reimbursement - 100% of up to 15 credits per year
- ...and much more!
- 2024-2025 Project Benefit Summary.pdf
- FINAL - PROJECT STAFF AGREEMENT JUNE 2023-JULY 2028.pdf
JobID: 3756
Position Type:
Behavioral & Mental Health Services/Mental Health Therapist
Behavioral & Mental Health Services/Mental Health Therapist
Date Posted:
4/17/2025
4/17/2025
Location:
IU Changes Program
IU Changes Program
Closing Date:
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
We are hiring for a Drug and Alcohol Counselor within the Division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This is a 260 day (12-month) position which is located at the Changes Program in West Chester.
At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Qualifications:
Summary of Position:
The Drug and Alcohol Counselor is responsible for facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing and implementing effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery.
The counselor is the lead team member responsible for coordinating therapeutic interventions with program staff, client, parents, and outside services. The counselor will be responsible in completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, insurance forms. The counselor maintains close communication with the client’s parent(s) to monitor and promote progress The counselor is a key part of the D&A program and has the responsibility to contribute to the overall development of the program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Salary (2024-25 rates):
Project Staff, Band 14 (260 days/12 months)
$64,395 - $80,494 annually - (Placement on band is based on direct full-time experience as a licensed clinician)
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 260 calendar days (12 months)
8 hrs per day (7.5 hrs working)
Project Staff Benefits:
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 260 calendar days (12 months)
8 hrs per day (7.5 hrs working)
Project Staff Benefits:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
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Salary : $64,395 - $80,494
