Drug And Alcohol Counselor

Job Description

Company Description Renewal, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with more than four decades of experience helping individuals successfully transition from the criminal justice system back into the community. The organization focuses on rebuilding lives through education, job readiness, counseling, community service, drug and alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, and social readjustment. Renewal, Inc. uses evidence-based approaches that encourage clients to examine their behaviors and understand the consequences of their actions, and its model is recognized nationally as effective in community corrections. With a vision to be a leader in behavioral health and community corrections, Renewal, Inc. is committed to prevention, early intervention, community reintegration, and holistic family strengthening to achieve positive outcomes for those it serves.

Role Description

The Drug and Alcohol Counselor is a full-time, on-site role located in Pittsburgh, PA. This role provides individual and group counseling to clients with substance use disorders who are transitioning from the criminal justice system, using evidence-based treatment modalities and recovery-oriented approaches. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, facilitating educational and therapeutic groups, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care with internal staff and external providers. The counselor collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, participates in case conferences, and supports clients in setting realistic goals related to sobriety, employment, family relationships, and community reintegration. The role also involves ongoing monitoring of client progress, crisis intervention when needed, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards in behavioral health and community corrections.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Policy, or other related field; human relations skills must; should become familiar with the criminal justice system and community resources. Knowledge and experience with the Forensic substance abuse individual; Knowledge of co-occurring disorder; Knowledge of DSM-V and ICD 10 Codes; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management, employees, and clients; ability to deal effectively with clients and referral sources; self-starting, motivated, and adapt to changing technology; proven skills at problem solving, conducting research; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; ability to communicate, and to help the Clients express their own needs and aspirations.

Master's degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field.

Or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1-year clinical experience in a health or human service agency required. Certification preferred.

Or an Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency required. Certification required.