Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Listed compensation
$54k-$60k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Support. Healing. Hope.
Valley Forge Medical Center is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives in recovery.
In this role, you will play a meaningful part in supporting clients on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders. You will provide compassionate clinical care, structure, and guidance within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive psychosocial and other clinical assessments as indicated
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, presenting clear and concise patient updates and clinical impressions
Complete all required documentation in the EMR in accordance with regulatory, utilization review, and quality assurance standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate pertinent patient information as needed
- Provide crisis intervention when clinically necessary
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialty in human services), or a related field preferred
- Certification such as AAC, CAAC, CADC, or CAADC through the Pennsylvania Certification Board preferred
- Professional licensure through the Department of State and/or PCB credentialing preferred
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Plus every 6th weekend rotation
Compensation
$54,000 – $60,000 annually
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides clinical care, structure, and guidance to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Key duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, and managing EMR documentation.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a human services field and professional licensure or PCB certification are preferred. Candidates should be capable of providing crisis intervention and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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