Holy Family Social Services

DRUG and ALCOHOL

COUNSELOR II

SHORES PROGRAM

 

Division: Holy Family Social Services

Reports to:  SHORES Clinical Supervisor

Hours: Occasional - (some evenings and weekends may be required)

Locations:  Allegheny and Armstrong Counties

 

General Statement of Duties: The Drug and Alcohol Counselor will provide drug and alcohol outpatient level treatment for children, adolescents and young adults for the SHORES D&A program.

 

Essential Functions: 

1.     Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute.

2.     Completes timely drug and alcohol assessments of identified clients.

3.     Ability to bill for services through a provider network such as Highmark, Cigna, HealthAmerica etc.

4.     Identifies family treatment issues and makes outside referrals when indicated.

5.     Assists Lead Counselor in formulating time limited, goal-directed treatment plans.

6.     Provides goal-directed, strength-based therapy as defined by the treatment plan (minimum of 10 direct service hours).

7.     Completes required documentation with agency standards, and submits documentation to the Clinical Supervisor on a timely basis.

8.     Attends all mandatory training.

9.     Maintains client confidentiality.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Human Services discipline; knowledge of child development and family dynamics; licensed counselor (LCSW, LPC) with the ability to bill through a provider network such as Highmark, Health America, Health Assurance, Cigna etc.; minimum of 1-2 years experience in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults who have drug and alcohol issues. Candidate must have a valid PA driver’s license and current Act 33/34 clearances. (Client areas include but are not limited to:  Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland and Washington Counties). EOE

 

Outside applicants may submit a resume to recruiter@hfi-pgh.org

Internal candidate must submit a job posting application to Human Resources by February 28, 2010.