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Drug and Alcohol Counselor

ESPER TREATMENT
place Erie, 16501
local_atm $40000 - $50000 USD /YEAR
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Alcohol Use
Substance Abuse
ECT
Individuals

About Job

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance use disorder? Join our dedicated team at Esper Treatment Center, an experienced Opioid Treatment Program providing comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Drug and Alcohol Counselor to support our patients on their journey to recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for patients
  • Assess patient needs and create personalized treatment plans
  • Provide ongoing emotional support, education, and resources for patients and their families
  • Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
  • Collaborate with medical and clinical teams to ensure holistic, effective care
  • Document patient interactions and treatment progress in compliance with clinic policies and regulations
  • Stay updated on best practices in addiction treatment and maintain professional certifications
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field is required
  • Certified as an addiction counselor (CAAC, CADC, CAADC) by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is preferred
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in substance abuse counseling, ideally in an Opioid Treatment Program or similar setting
  • Strong understanding of addiction, Opioid Treatment Program protocols, and related therapeutic approaches
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach to care
  • Ability to work early morning hours

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Alcohol Use
Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home