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The Family Practice & Counseling Network (FPCN) has an exciting opportunity in our network of community health centers located in Philadelphia, PA. Join our interdisciplinary team of qualified & dedicated healthcare professionals that are nurtured with value-driven and trauma informed care principles.

Job Title: Certified Addictions Counselor

Job #: FPCN – PCAC-11ST-032724i

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Setting: In Office

Status: Fulltime

Salary: $38,600 - $54,000 (based on experience) Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time only)

Program Summary

The Family Practice & Counseling Network (FPCN) provides comprehensive primary care, dental and behavioral health services. We stand behind the belief that all people are entitled to accessible, comprehensive, quality, and affordable health care, and that care must be delivered in a culturally competent, trauma-informed and compassionate manner by caring for the whole person – mind, body & spirit. The network’s mission is to provide person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families across their lifespan. The network promotes resiliency and well-being among patients, staff and surrounding communities.

The Network consists of three (3) federally qualified health centers (FQHC) in Philadelphia:

• Abbottsford Falls Family Practice & Counseling (Northwest Philly);
• Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University (North Philly); and
• Health Annex (Southwest).

Today the FPCN serves more than 20,000 patients annually and is a NCQA certified Patient-Centered Medical Home and recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader for Behavioral Health.

Position Summary

The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) functions as a member of a progressive, interdisciplinary team. The Certified Addictions Counselor impacts the health of individuals, families and the community through health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease care. The Certified Addictions Counselor supports patients, families and the community in achieving their highest level of wellness, enhancing their care capabilities and in supporting their right to make choices. A valued member of the primary care team, the Certified Addictions Counselor is strategically placed to optimize exercising his/her knowledge and expertise as a counselor and educator for patients and families.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Department, the Integrated Behavioral Health Department, the Outpatient Health Department, and Outreach teams to provide comprehensive care coordination for all MAT program patients.
• Completes intakes/comprehensive assessments for assigned MAT/SUD clients
• Performs follow up, ongoing assessments and notes for MAT/SUD patients. Develops a plan for on-going MAT clients specifying objectives and outcome goals
• Collaborate with Behavioral Therapists in coordination of group and individual psychoeducation intervention strategies to assist patients in their wellness plan.
• Provides individual and group treatment to address addictive behaviors by using Evidence Based practices and approaches such as: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and 12 step group sessions
• Conduct group and schedule individual substance use disorder counseling meetings with patients to assess triggers, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, substance use, motivation to remain in recovery
• Assist the client in developing skills required to achieve sobriety and better enhance his/her abilities to function as a productive member of the community.
• Provides ongoing support for clients in areas of their daily living situation; assist client to build resilience through focusing on interpersonal skills, maintenance of mental needs with particular focus on substance abuse issues, educational needs, connecting to work training, fulfilling their legal obligations in order to remain in the community.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• HS Diploma/GED

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a CAC
• Experience in an outpatient practice and drug & alcohol programs setting, preferred
• Completion of 8hrs of Buprenorphrine training program

Required Qualifications:

• Current CAC certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Current CPR Certification
• COVID Vaccinated

READY TO APPLY!

• For consideration, email Cover Letter along with Resume and Salary Requirements to talentacquisition@fpcn.com.
• Be sure to include Job # and Job Title in the subject of your email.
• Applicants that meet the minimum requirements of this job, will be contacted for next steps.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

Visa Sponsorship: FPCN does not provide H1B Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

Anti-Racist Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AJEDI): FPCN is committed to providing an environment that does not discriminate or disproportionately impact underrepresented and under-resourced communities within the FPCN network. The network’s AJEDI initiatives strive to make FPCN a more equitable and just organization by helping to foster a culturally competent, inclusive, and integrated workplace.

Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate: FPCN, a program in the City of Philadelphia, are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers per Philadelphia Department of Public Health. FPCN requires Healthcare Workers to be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means it has been two weeks since the final dose of vaccine. Thus, we require vaccination prior to start for all new hires. This currently does not include boosters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,600.00 - $54,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19142: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person