Substance Use Counselor I

About the role

Join Our Amazing Team at White Deer Run Allenwood! Are you passionate about helping women overcome addiction and mental health challenges? White Deer Run Allenwood is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor I to provide compassionate care and support for lasting recovery.

About White Deer Run With seven treatment centers across Pennsylvania, White Deer Run provides a full continuum of care for individuals impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our mission is to treat each person as an individual, offering tailored treatment plans and the skills needed to live a fulfilling, addiction-free life. We Value Clinical Excellence Integrity Compassion Teamwork Respect for Individual Needs

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and counseling to assist patients in their recovery from substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other behavioral health concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification