Individual Addiction Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Individual Addiction Counselor

Spring Grove Recovery

Schedule: TBD
Employment Type: PRN
Reports To: Clinical Director

Compensation:

$36.00 -$50.00 per hour

Benefits

Spring Grove Recovery offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family leave

Additional benefits based on eligibility

About Spring Grove Recovery

Spring Grove Recovery is looking for compassionate, authentic, and dedicated professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.

We operate residential treatment programs for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Our approach goes beyond supporting sobriety—we strive to help patients build healthier, more fulfilling lives through individualized, holistic, and relationship-centered treatment.

Our team values professionalism, accountability, empathy, patient safety, collaboration, and excellence in care.

Position Summary

Spring Grove Recovery is seeking a compassionate and skilled Individual Addiction Counselor to provide individual counseling and therapeutic support to patients receiving residential substance use disorder treatment.

The Individual Addiction Counselor will manage an assigned caseload, conduct individual counseling sessions, participate in treatment planning, coordinate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team, and assist patients in preparing for successful discharge and continued recovery.

The ideal candidate understands the complexities of substance use disorders and can build strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional and ethical boundaries.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Individual Addiction Counselor:

• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and compassion when working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
• Understands evidence-based therapeutic approaches and can adapt interventions to individual patient needs.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and other professionals.
• Builds appropriate therapeutic rapport and creates a safe environment for open and honest communication.
• Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Effectively organizes and manages an assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Maintains appropriate professional and ethical boundaries.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and sound professional judgment.
• Remains calm and professional in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Adapts effectively to changing patient and organizational needs.
• Proactively identifies and addresses barriers to effective patient care.
• Welcomes constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
• Consistently prioritizes patient safety, dignity, and successful treatment outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

The Individual Addiction Counselor will:

• Manage an assigned caseload of patients receiving residential substance use disorder treatment.
• Conduct scheduled individual counseling sessions.
• Assess patient needs and utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized treatment plans.
• Document counseling sessions, patient progress, treatment interventions, and other required clinical information accurately and timely.
• Assist patients with discharge and aftercare planning, including coordination of appropriate community resources, sober living arrangements, and continuity-of-care services.
• Assist with appropriate documentation related to FMLA, Short-Term Disability, or other treatment-related documentation within the scope of the position.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings and other interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, nursing, patient engagement, admissions, and other departments to support continuity of care.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with external providers, community organizations, and referral resources.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Follow all Spring Grove Recovery policies, procedures, clinical standards, and patient-safety requirements.
• Complete required training and maintain all required professional credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.