Residential Drug and Alcohol Counselor Job at Outside In, Greensburg, PA

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  • Outside In
  • Greensburg, PA

Job Description

We are now accepting applications for a Full-time Residential Drug & Alcohol Counselor position.

The Pathway to Recovery Program at Outside In offers a unique, non-traditional approach to addiction and substance abuse treatment for adolescent males (referred to as “students”). Fully licensed and accredited, our 48-bed residential drug-free (inpatient, non-hospital) program is tailored to the distinctive developmental challenges facing adolescents. The Outside In Pathway to Recovery Program strives to provide superior substance abuse treatment in a manner that honors and addresses the particular needs of the adolescent struggling with drugs and/or alcohol. Services are delivered in a positive manner and are built upon the foundation of each student’s own motivation to change. The work environment at Outside In is optimistic, hopeful, collaborative, and strengths-based. Competitive benefits are offered.

Responsibilities:

The Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Outside In is responsible for the overall delivery, monitoring, and reporting of clinical services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Conducting group, individual, and family sessions for the students in the program
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve common goals
  • Conducting assessment, treatment planning, progress noting, and other industry-standard documentation
  • Providing professional court testimony on client progress and treatment recommendations
  • Maintaining professional relationships with outside agencies
  • Attending team meetings and trainings
  • Responding to, documenting, and reporting crisis situations

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and 2-5 years of experience in clinical and/or human service employment
  • State licensure (LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT) and/or D&A Certification (CADC, CAADC) preferred
  • Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
  • Time management & organizational skills
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Clean driving record
  • The ability to secure a satisfactory criminal record check
  • The ability to secure a satisfactory ChildLine clearance
  • The ability to secure satisfactory references
  • The desire to work with troubled teenagers in a positive and motivational manner

Work hours:Flexible schedule and non-traditional hours

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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