Substance Use Disorder Therapist/Counselor in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley

Purpose of this position:

The Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Centers Substance Use Disorder Program (SUD-Program) which provides drug and alcohol clinical services is currently looking for an energetic and dependable person who works well collectively as a treatment team member. If you are ambitious and confident in your ability to learn and help others, the Substance Use Therapist/Counselor position is right for you. Join our team of employees to experience the positive impact you can have while helping Adults live healthy lives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Skilled in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Knowledgeable of supportive resources in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties
• Ability to maintain a patient centered approach
• Application of trauma informed care
• Current knowledge of drug trends and their effects
• Being well organized and adaptive within the work environment

Childrens Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center for adults creates a positive working culture of Care and Commitment for employees which extends to the children & families we serve. Joining our team also means having the opportunity to Grow within the organization while having access to Flexibility with being able to join different departments to help further Individual Development .

Employee Benefits Include :

• FREE Employee Health Care/Medical Coverage
• Affordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary Insurances
• FREE Life Insurance & FREE Long Term Disability
• Safe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• Yearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get Paid
• Tuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development Opportunities
• Student Loan Assistance Program ($150 per month on existing student loans for full-time staff, $100 per month for part-time staff)
• FREE Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!
• FREE Subscription to the Calm App
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Flexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment!
  • Additional Benefits:
    • Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping Discounts
    • Workplace Banking Program Benefits
    • Flexible Spending Accounts . . . . AND MANY MORE!!

Bachelors Degree or above from an accredited college or university, with a Major in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other related field which includes a practicum in a Health or Human Services agency

Certification as an addictions counselor by statewide certification body is also acceptable

One year of experiencing working with individuals with a substance use disorder is preferred