Gaudenzia, Inc.
Addictions Counselor - Full Time
Gaudenzia, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Addictions Counselor – Full‑time at Gaudenzia, Inc.
We need hope‑bringers and changemakers because the work we all do matters.
At Gaudenzia your purpose fuels progress—for yourself and for others.
Gaudenzia’s Mission Gaudenzia promotes long‑term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co‑occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
Qualifications
District of Columbia
Licensure Requirement: DC Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) licensure as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Counselor I (CACI): Bachelor’s Degree.
Counselor II (CACII): Bachelor’s Degree.
Counselor III (LGSW, LPC, LICSW): Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
Maryland
At minimum: Alcohol and Drug Trainee certification (ADT) through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Preferred: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, or LICSW/LCSW.
Pennsylvania
Counselor I: Associate’s Degree with two (2) years clinical experience; or Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of clinical experience.
Counselor II: Associate’s degree with three (3) years clinical experience; or Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of clinical experience.
Counselor III: Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of 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 with one (1) year of clinical experience.
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of clients as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM, and biopsychosocial histories.
Create individual treatment plans upon client admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client’s electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks within 24–72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client’s treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connect them to resources needed to reach personal goals during treatment and after discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case‑management/social services.
Benefits Competitive pay, excellent benefits, on‑the‑job training, upward mobility, educational assistance to help you grow in this life‑saving field. For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/.
Operating Principles
We hold client care as our top priority.
We assume good intentions.
We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
We make data‑driven decisions, challenge the status‑quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
We follow through on agreements and honor commitments with a sense of urgency—someone’s life may depend on it.
EEO Statement Our agency is committed to equal opportunity employment. All employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. All terms, conditions, and benefits of employment are applied consistently and fairly.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: Individual and Family Services Location: Washington, DC Salary: $67,000.00 – $77,000.00 (3 weeks ago)
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We need hope‑bringers and changemakers because the work we all do matters.
At Gaudenzia your purpose fuels progress—for yourself and for others.
Gaudenzia’s Mission Gaudenzia promotes long‑term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co‑occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
Qualifications
District of Columbia
Licensure Requirement: DC Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) licensure as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Counselor I (CACI): Bachelor’s Degree.
Counselor II (CACII): Bachelor’s Degree.
Counselor III (LGSW, LPC, LICSW): Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
Maryland
At minimum: Alcohol and Drug Trainee certification (ADT) through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Preferred: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, or LICSW/LCSW.
Pennsylvania
Counselor I: Associate’s Degree with two (2) years clinical experience; or Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of clinical experience.
Counselor II: Associate’s degree with three (3) years clinical experience; or Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of clinical experience.
Counselor III: Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of 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 with one (1) year of clinical experience.
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of clients as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM, and biopsychosocial histories.
Create individual treatment plans upon client admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client’s electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks within 24–72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client’s treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connect them to resources needed to reach personal goals during treatment and after discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case‑management/social services.
Benefits Competitive pay, excellent benefits, on‑the‑job training, upward mobility, educational assistance to help you grow in this life‑saving field. For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/.
Operating Principles
We hold client care as our top priority.
We assume good intentions.
We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
We make data‑driven decisions, challenge the status‑quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
We follow through on agreements and honor commitments with a sense of urgency—someone’s life may depend on it.
EEO Statement Our agency is committed to equal opportunity employment. All employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. All terms, conditions, and benefits of employment are applied consistently and fairly.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: Individual and Family Services Location: Washington, DC Salary: $67,000.00 – $77,000.00 (3 weeks ago)
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