Role Description: In this role the Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor will provide drug and alcohol treatment to clients which includes face-to-face individual, group and family counseling, as clinically appropriate. Chart documentation, and case management services related to client treatment will be accomplished in accordance with all agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
• Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services as necessary.
• Perform substance abuse treatment as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards.
• Development and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct all scheduled individual and group sessions as dictated by client needs and program requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation of service delivery. Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings
• Participate in agency committees to develop and implement program/service enhancement.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor.
Required Qualifications: Must be Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health discipline for substance abuse therapists. All degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of documented clinical employment experience working with Drugs and Alcohol treatment.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a clinical discipline. Full certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) in the state of Delaware; OR Full certification by a nationally recognized body in addictions counseling.
Required Clearances: Child Abuse clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.
*Interested persons should complete an online application.
*Resume REQUIRED.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Review of applications will commence on immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit our website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHI1001CHIM/JobBoard/09cbce68-9793-4e1b-…
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.
Holcomb offers a generous benefit package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Holcomb personnel policies, procedures and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class. Employment opportunities shall be made available for qualified handicapped applicants and reasonable accommodation shall be