What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Washington County PA position at Outside In LLC?
We are seeking a Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join our team. This position would mainly involve meeting with clients in a school setting. Flexible schedule that you manage.
Pay and Benefits:
$37-47 Per Hour Billable Rate based on experience. 22.5 hours per week required.
UPMC Health Care Plan for Employees and Families with No Premium Cost and Low Deductibles
Guardian Dental Plan for Employees and Families with No Premium Cost
Guardian Vision Plan at low cost
Generous Paid Time Off
Opportunity to obtain licensure supervision at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement at 65.5 cents per mile for travel to client locations
Wifi Hotspot for business use
Flexible Schedule
Responsibilities:
· The Counselor will conduct sessions with adolescents, parents, families, and other potential family supports.
· Counseling is provided to families with adolescents who meet criteria for substance abuse treatment.
· Counselors provide services in a variety of settings including the family’s home, community and clinic.
· The successful candidate will be willing to be flexible in terms of scheduling daytime and evening appointments.
· Department of Drug and Alcohol licensure regulations and agency standards must be adhered to during the course of employment.
· Licensure supervision for LCSW and LPC is available to the qualified candidate.
Qualifications:
· Current PA State Criminal Check (ACT 34)
· Current PA Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 33)
· Current FBI Clearance (ACT 114)
· Bachelor's degree in social work, family therapy, counseling, psychology or other related clinical field
· Competence in basic clinical skills (e.g., attending and listening, exploring thoughts and feelings, therapeutic questioning)
· Training in family therapy and experience with adolescents and families preferred but not required
· Willingness to work in the homes of adolescents and their families
· Optimism about youth and parent potential to make positive change
· Comfortable working in close emotional proximity to youth and parents
· Capacity to see behavior in contextual and developmental terms
· Non-punitive and non-judgmental toward youth and parents
· Energetic, persistent, and resilient – an outcome-oriented attitude
· Desire to improve clinical skills and outcomes; seeks professional challenges and growth
· Willing to implement a manualized, evidence-based model
· Counselors are trained to hold meaningful treatment sessions with clients and families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $47
