Lead Counselor

Job Title: Lead Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Inpatient
Location: York, PA
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Weekend availability required

Summary:

Are you a compassionate and experienced clinician eager to elevate your career in leadership? Join our dynamic, mission-driven team and play a pivotal role in guiding clients and fellow clinicians on their transformative journey to recovery in a supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment!

We are excited to offer clinical supervision and cover costs toward CADC, CAADC, LPC, and LCSW credentials to fuel your professional growth and development.

As a Lead Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will deliver exceptional, client-centered clinical care while providing clinical oversight, mentoring team members, and championing best practices within the program. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and advancing in the behavioral health field!

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• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Facilitate engaging group therapy sessions, including the preparation of materials through research and curriculum development as needed.
  • Manage a limited caseload as necessary.
  • Regularly communicate with referral sources and company representatives to strengthen relationships and address any concerns or challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with internal treatment providers to coordinate care regarding client needs and medication management as appropriate.
  • Conduct scheduled audits of client files to ensure proper documentation and compliance with licensing regulations.
  • Facilitate and attend weekly treatment team meetings.
  • Assist with staff and program scheduling as needed.
  • Conduct insurance reviews and assessments as necessary.
  • Support the intake process for new clients into the program as applicable.
  • Participate in on-call duties for the facility to assist line staff with client behavioral and emotional needs as applicable.
  • Oversee Family Programming, including the facilitation of psycho-educational programming as deemed appropriate.
  • Provide recommendations and assist in coordinating aftercare planning for clients.
  • Assist the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director with clerical duties and any other assigned tasks.
  • Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding all company information.
  • Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field (counseling, social work, psychology, etc.) with active licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or certification (CAADC) is required.

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in SUD treatment.

• Bachelor’s Degree with CADC or ability to obtain, plus one year of related experience.