Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Changes Program

id='p4450_'>Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Changes Program JobID: 4450

Position Type:

Behavioral & Mental Health Services/Mental Health Therapist

Date Posted:

6/29/2026

Location:

IU Changes Program

Closing Date:

07/14/2026

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We are hiring for a Drug and Alcohol Counselor within the Division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This is a 260 days/year (12-month) position located at the Changes Program in West Chester, PA.

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Qualifications:

• Current PA licensure as a Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC), required
• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited College with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing public administration or other related field, required
• Minimum of 1 year of counseling experience in a drug and alcohol setting. If the candidate's experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
• Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (before start date), required

Summary of Position:

This is a project staff position is responsible for facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing, implementing, and tracking effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery and educational success.

The drug and alcohol counselor is the lead team member responsible for coordinating therapeutic interventions that include group, individual and bi-monthly multifamily group. The counselor will be responsible for completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans/after-care plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, ASAM placement summaries, case management, case consults and fiscal documental. The counselor is also responsible for providing information for progress monitoring and assisting in the development of individualized goals as part of a student's individualized education program (IEP). The counselor maintains close communication with the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) and other collateral contacts to monitor and promote progress. The counselor creates and maintains communication and collaboration with community-based mental health services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must qualify as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor per the department of drug and alcohols regulations and have demonstrated organizational and management skills.
• Must be skilled in designing services that are flexible, culturally sensitive, and individually tailored to meet the diverse needs of the child and family.
• Must have knowledge on substance use disorders and the recovery process.
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based techniques to needs assessment and intervention.
• Skilled in designing services that are flexible, culturally sensitive, and individually tailored to meet the diverse needs of the child and family.
• Must have a knowledge of the drug and alcohol system, special education programs, regulations and operations.
• Must be able to speak publicly and to carry out liaison relations with other child serving systems.
• Knowledge of human services programs, regulations and operations, including those from various county agency: Children, Youth and Families; Juvenile Probation; and Mental Health/Substance Abuse.
• Must have knowledge and skill in developing trusting relationships with children/adolescents, families, and peers.
• Must be skilled in supporting staff to assist clients in taking an increasingly self-determining role in home, school and community contexts as they transition to community independence.

Salary (2026-27 rates):

Project Staff, Level 14 (260 days/12 months)

$68,981 - $86,227 annually - (Placement on band is based on direct full-time experience as a licensed clinician)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 260 calendar days (12 months)

8 hrs per day (7.5 hrs working + .5 hr break)

Project Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage are not needed, generous opt-out payments are available
• 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment (to a maximum of $1,000)
• Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary, paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective the 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• Two personal days annually; up to ten vacation days for new employees(sick days and vacation days accrued monthly)
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of up to 15 credits per year
• ...and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

Attachment(s):

• FINAL - PROJECT STAFF AGREEMENT JUNE 2023-JULY 2028.pdf
• Project Benefit Summary 2026 - 2027 SY.pdf