Bilingual Counselor - Behavioral Health | Spanish Speaking

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Substance Use Counselor | Behavioral Health | Spanish Speaking

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Behavioral Medicine | Torre De La Razza Unit
Job Type: Full Time | Exempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Language Requirement: Bilingual English and Spanish required

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a Bilingual Substance Use Counselor to join our Torre De La Razza Unit (Tower of the People), a specialized substance use treatment program serving Latino men in a culturally responsive environment.

The Latino Men’s Unit provides short- and long-term treatment in Spanish for individuals who are monolingual or bilingual and experiencing substance use disorders. The program is designed to remove language and cultural barriers by delivering care in a supportive, culturally appropriate therapeutic setting.

In addition, the Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) program provides short- and long-term treatment for women in English, with a focus on trauma informed care, recovery support, and family reunification.

We are seeking counselors who are passionate about substance use treatment, addiction recovery, behavioral health, and culturally responsive care . This role is ideal for professionals with experience in counseling, case management, drug and alcohol treatment, or behavioral health who are looking to grow within a structured clinical environment.

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and treatment planning within required timeframes

• Provide individual and group counseling for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders

• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals

• Facilitate psychoeducation groups on addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention

• Document all clinical services in the Electronic Health Record accurately and timely

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed

• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare services

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support client outcomes

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, confidentiality, and documentation standards

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field required

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred

Language

• Bilingual English and Spanish required

• Must be able to effectively provide counseling and communicate with clients in Spanish

Experience & Clinical Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health, counseling, or a related field

• Experience in drug and alcohol treatment programs strongly preferred

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria preferred 

• Knowledge of addiction recovery, relapse prevention, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders required

• Experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating groups, and maintaining clinical documentation preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong individual and group counseling skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries

• Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills

• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and competing priorities

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team

• Ability to provide culturally responsive services to diverse populations

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position within a structured behavioral health and substance use treatment setting. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload, and the ability to remain professional in high demand clinical environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a culturally responsive and mission driven substance use treatment program

• Direct impact supporting individuals throughout addiction treatment and recovery

• Monday through Friday daytime schedule

• Opportunity to provide counseling services to Spanish speaking individuals who may otherwise experience language barriers to treatment

• Collaborative and supportive clinical team

• Growth opportunities within behavioral health and addiction services

Pre Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.