Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Primary Therapist

About the Role

Little Creek Outpatient Services is hiring a full-time Counselor in our Clinical unit. This position is responsible for all clinical services provided to clients from the date of admission through the date of discharge.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Practicing ethical conduct and maintaining client confidentiality at all times
• Creating and implementing individualized treatment planning
• Conducting admission intakes and completing the Biopsychosocial Assessment and all other admission paperwork
• Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions as deemed clinically appropriate
• Coordinating case management needs and providing linkages and referrals to ancillary services
• Working with clients to create thorough individualized Aftercare Plans
• Collaborating with outside agencies and stakeholders who the client has consented to be a part of their treatment
• Administering random and routine UAs and breathalyzers
• Having functional knowledge of the Client Orientation Document

Education and Training Qualifications

A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services), or another related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.

Training Requirements

• Complete the training requirements in PA Code 704.11 (relating to staff development program).
• Must have a foundational knowledge of The Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing and take the DDAP-approved Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing training within 1 year of hire (and no later than 7/1/2026 for clinicians hired before 7/1/21).
• Must become CPR/First Aid certified within 1 year or sooner as deemed necessary to meet staffing requirements.
• Complete no less than 25 hours of continuing education training in DDAP- or PCB-approved addiction and treatment related areas, on an annual basis. These areas include but are not limited to:
  • Confidentiality
  • Case Management
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Screening and Assessment
  • ASAM (2-day)
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Substance Abuse Trends

Company Description

We are an outpatient drug and alcohol program offering PHP, IOP, and OP services to men and women in our community. Taking a true individualized approach to care, we maintain very manageable caseload sizes and operate as a treatment team.