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East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania

Lead IOP Counselor - Lancaster

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$29/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lancaster, PA 17603Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm, alternating Saturday 7am-9am (some flexibility around groups) ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment. Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead IOP Counselor to join our team! ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Benefits and Perks We Offer

Benefits Competitive Wages Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage And More!

Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!

Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/Inservice Programs Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless Discount Position Description The Lead IOP Counselor is responsible for assisting the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in ensuring the clinical and administrative services are provided for IOP patients and their families.

This is a senior position requiring the individual to serve as a working role model for other counselors. The Lead IOP Counselor will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company. Duties and

Responsibilities

Complies with all ARS policies and procedures and responds to supervision. Maintains IOP patients on caseload. May have minimal MAT patients depending on IOP census.

Assists Clinical Supervisor in auditing new IOP admission charts for both Day and evening programs as applicable, ensuring incoming patients have a complete bio psychosocial assessment, a preauthorization, ASAM LOC 2.1 Screening, and updated status, tag and program according to the timeline in the ARS policy manual.

Complies with State/Federal or Certification/Licensure training requirements.

Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, oversees other IOP Counselors and Counselor Interns to assure timely completion of work and adherence to program policies and procedures, which includes reviewing their weekly patient documentation for IOP.

Under the guidance of the clinical supervisor, provides new hire orientation for IOP Counselors and IOP Counselor Interns.

In coordination with the Clinical Supervisor, supports and co-facilitates weekly or monthly clinical supervision for the IOP program through documentation of assessment of professional competencies, clinical skills and recommendations through weekly meetings and direct and periodic observation.

Coordinates and Completes peer reviews with all IOP counselors. Participates in emergency on-call rotation as needed. Assists with handling intake and inquiry calls. Attend required managers, clinical and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis to allow consultations of current caseload.

Assist in training and supervision of IOP interns. Assist in the preparation and presentation of on-site trainings related to IOP. Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling or human services (Master’s Degree preferred) Minimum of three years clinical experience, one of which was in a substance abuse environment. Proficient in the use of personal computers

Key Responsibilities

The Lead IOP Counselor assists the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in managing clinical and administrative services for IOP patients. This role involves supervising other counselors, conducting chart audits, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or human services, with a Master's degree preferred. A minimum of three years of clinical experience, including at least one year in a substance abuse environment, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingIOP program managementChart auditingStaff trainingCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceCase managementClinical documentationTreatment planningIntake coordinationLeadership

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead IOP Counselor - Lancaster at ONIX GROUP a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,307 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with company match
Company paid life insurance
FSA & HRA
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Maternity leave