What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Liaison, Substance Recovery Unit - 14331 position at Penn Highlands Healthcare?
The Lead Counselor/Liaison makes suggestions for effective treatments, counsels patients and acts as a representative to the community to promote the substance recovery unit.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a physician.
- A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues; or
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues; or
- An Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience (a minimum of 3,640 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience was not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues; or
- Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and 1 year of counseling experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience was not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues; or
- Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board.
- Experience with cognitive behavioral therapies, including DBT; and motivational interviewing, preferred.
- Personal recovery experience not required, however, knowledge of various recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Good computer skills; experience with an EMR system a plus.
- Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Model and support clients and staff in health and wellness activities and with using healthy coping skills.
- Support the unit’s mission with a sensitivity of cultural diversity, equity and inclusion and the impact this may have on recovery.
- Ability to work on-site at inpatient program often outside of standard business hours.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)