Addictions Counselor - Outpatient

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Gaudenzia is seeking a full-time onsite Addictions Counselor for outpatient services in Coatesville, PA, to join a team supporting recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The role involves managing a caseload, completing screenings and biopsychosocial histories, developing individual treatment plans, timely EHR documentation, running individual and group sessions, coordinating with community resources, and guiding discharge planning. Evening availability is required up to three nights per week (12:00 pm to 8:00 pm). Ideal candidates hold Counselor I through III levels with degrees and clinical experience; Master’s in related fields is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show clinical impact, regulatory compliance, and collaboration, and demonstrate alignment with Gaudenzia’s operating principles and mission; review benefits online.

Help Transform Lives Through Recovery and Hope

Are you compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are seeking an experienced (licensed or certified) and motivated Addictions Counselor to join our mission-driven organization, committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Our mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

As an Addictions Counselor, you will play a vital role in empowering Individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery goals.

Must be able to work up to 3 evenings a week (12:00 pm- 8:00 pm)

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania:
  • Counselor I: Associate's Degree with two (2) years clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of clinical experience
  • Counselor II: Associate's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of clinical experience
  • Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, or Nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field with one (1) year of clinical experience

Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

1. Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
   2. Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
   3. Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
   4. Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
   5. Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
   6. Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
   7. Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
   8. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
   9. Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
   10. Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
   11. Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

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.

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

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.