Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Type


Full-time

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to work in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster PA.

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. You MUST be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC OR CAADC) and/or Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC) to qualify for this role.

Job Responsibilities:


The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
• Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
• Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
• Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.

Benefits:


PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

Requirements

• Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC OR CAADC) and/or Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC)
• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship

Salary Description


$65,000.00 - $75,000.00