Substance Use Counselor; CV- Reentry Services Division
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
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Substance Use Counselor
Guide recovery. Provide support. Change lives.
Substance Use Counselor
Guide recovery. Provide support. Change lives.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to join our Behavioral Health & Reentry Services team. In this role, you’ll serve as a primary provider of clinical support for individuals working toward recovery and reintegration, delivering structured counseling services in a supportive, treatment-centered environment.
You’ll conduct assessments, develop recovery-focused service plans, and facilitate both individual and group sessions to help clients address addiction, manage risk factors, and access the tools they need to move forward.
What You’ll Do
- Complete client assessments using agency-approved tools to determine counseling needs and appropriate levels of care
- Develop, implement, and revise client-centered, recovery-oriented service plans
- Conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate therapeutic groups
- Link clients to internal and external support services and community resources
- Monitor client progress, document outcomes, and maintain compliance with funding standards
- Coordinate treatment across interdisciplinary teams and collaborate on discharge planning
- Provide licensed counseling support to clients across multiple programs as needed
- Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and quality assurance activities
- Support client housing environment through participation in house meetings
- NJ LCADC, CADC, or another licensed health professional qualified to provide alcohol and drug counseling
- Experience working with substance use, behavioral challenges, and group dynamics
- Solid understanding of social learning theory and cognitive-behavioral interventions preferred
- Proficiency in client assessment, case planning, and documentation
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills and ability to manage caseload data effectively
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards
- Ability to pass criminal background and drug screening
- Bilingual fluency is a plus
- This role is at the heart of the recovery journey for clients navigating behavioral health challenges. You’ll provide essential counseling and care that helps individuals achieve sustainable recovery and personal growth—restoring lives, families, and futures.
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- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
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