Addictions Counselor
We need hope-bringers and changemakers -- because the work we all do matters. If you're passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone's light in the darkness, we want you on our team.
Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work
Who We Are
Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.
As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we're seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.
Who We're Looking For
A successful Counselor enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn't shy away from honest and caring -- yet sometimes difficult -- conversations. This position is for you if you're able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life's most challenging moments.
What We Offer:
Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.
Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
- You generate two banks of time off which include Personal/Sick and Vacation hours
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
- Retirement Plan - Relevant to Program and State
- Employee Assistance Program
Your responsibilities in this role may include:
1. Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
2. Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
3. Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
4. Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
5. Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
6. Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
7. Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
8. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
9. Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
10. Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
11. Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.
Pennsylvania Education/ Licensure Requirements:
Counselor I: Associate's Degree with two (2) years' clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with one (1) year clinical experience
Counselor II: Associate's Degree with three (3) years' clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years' clinical experience
Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' clinical experience; Master's degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling or nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field requires one (1) year of experience
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.
Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage—from job posting to onboarding—we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.