Counselor - Recovery
Company: Summit BHC
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Counselor - Recovery | St. Joseph Institute for Addiction | Port
Matilda, Pennsylvania About the Job: The Counselor III provides
treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from
addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders,
or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem
behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of
clients. Roles and Responsibilities: · Participates in patient
treatment planning and continuum of care. · Conducts group and/or
family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as
required. · Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and
assists with modifying problem behaviors. · Responsible for initial
assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients. ·
Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient. ·
Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and
incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. ·
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients. · Provides
crisis intervention to patients, as needed. · Plans for aftercare
for assigned patients. · Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers,
as requested. · Provides case management duties for patients,
ensuring individualized quality care. · Evaluates the need of the
patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities
is needed. · Provides patient and family education relative to
substance abuse/psychiatric problems. · Conducts educational
workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as
required. · Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP
professionals. · Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical
dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs. ·
Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns,
providing direction and clinical guidance · Requires Bachelor's
degree in social or health services field, with 4 years exp in
counseling field; · OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6
years in the counseling field; · OR Master's degree in social or
health services field, with 2 year professional work experience. ·
Degree must be from an accredited college or university. ·
Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the
state in which the facility operates. · CPR and de-escalation
certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility.
COUNS Why St. Joseph Institute for Addiction?St. Joseph Institute
for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive
salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified
candidates should apply by submitting a resume. St. Joseph
Institute for Addiction is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses
are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving
Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers
across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of
the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who
have served.
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