Substance Use Counselor - Bilingual Spanish | ...

Bilingual Counselor | Behavioral Health | Substance Use | Torre De La Razza (TDLR)Location: Philadelphia, PADepartment: Behavioral Medicine - Torre De La Razza UnitJob Type: Full Time | ExemptSchedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMWork Setting: Fully OnsiteOverviewThe Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a bilingual Counselor to join our Torre De La Razza Unit (Tower of the People), a specialized substance uses treatment program serving Latino men in a culturally responsive environment.The Latino Men's Unit provides short- and long-term treatment in Spanish for individuals who are monolingual or bilingual and experiencing substance use disorders. The program is designed to remove language and cultural barriers by delivering care in a supportive, culturally appropriate therapeutic setting.In addition, the Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) program provides short- and long-term treatment for women in English, with a focus on trauma informed care, recovery support, and family reunification.This role is ideal for counselors with experience in substance use treatment, group facilitation, and working with diverse populations in a structured clinical environment.Responsibilities• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and treatment planning within required timeframes• Provide individual and group counseling for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals• Facilitate psychoeducation groups on addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention• Document all clinical services in the electronic health record accurately and timely• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare services• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support client outcomes• Maintain compliance with regulatory, confidentiality, and documentation standardsQualifications• Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish• ASAM certification required• Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance use or behavioral health counseling• Experience in drug and alcohol treatment programs strongly preferred• Knowledge of addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and co-occurring disorders requiredWork EnvironmentThis is a fully onsite position within a structured behavioral health treatment setting. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload, and the ability to remain professional in high demand clinical environments.Why Join Us• Opportunity to work in a culturally responsive and mission driven program• Direct impact supporting individuals in recovery• Collaborative and supportive clinical team• Growth opportunities within behavioral health and addiction servicesPre Employment and Workplace PolicyEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Created: 2026-04-15