Counselor - MATER

Job Details The Primary Counselor is responsible for a caseload of high‑risk pregnant and/or parenting women who are engaged in drug treatment that includes programming for drug‑free and medication‑assisted clients. The Primary Counselor will be the primary coordinator of clinical services for the caseload and will complete all necessary documentation and other written requirements for the program. Full Time Hours: 8am – 4:30pm Job Description Coordinates within the treatment team and with other health care professionals. Coordinates care which also includes contact with personnel outside the treatment team including social service agencies, health and psychiatric personnel when indicated. Provides psychotherapy services to assigned clients, including weekly individual counseling and family or couples therapy when indicated. Facilitates group therapy sessions held weekly and specialized groups. Inputs into program planning and development to ensure that the psychosocial, addiction treatment, educational, and vocational needs of the clients are being addressed programmatically. Completes chart work and other required written work in a timely fashion, including treatment plans, progress notes, history gathering, all written work required by the program, and other data gathering as required. All written work and client communications must be done in accordance with program regulations and regulatory agency requirements. Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iScore values of the Jefferson. Educational/Training Requirements Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Licensed social worker (preferred) Licensed professional counselor (preferred) Certified addictions counselor (preferred) Experience Requirements One year experience in treatment of addiction is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. Location 1239 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Thomas Jefferson University