Central Jersey Comprehensive Treatment Center Looking for Substance Abuse Counselor at Jersey City, NJ, United States of America

Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC

Full Time Schedule: Monday – Friday with flexible daily schedule options listed below.

• 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Occasional Saturday mornings 5 AM – 11 AM may also be included.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Central Jersey Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Cliffwood, NJ, is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Abuse Counselor:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient’s recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Qualifications

Your Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field, OR
• Master’s degree in social or health services field, with 1+ year professional work exp; degree must be from an accredited college or university. I
• Prior experience working in an addiction recovery environment preferred
• Knowledge of MAT (medication assisted treatment) is required

Licenses/Certifications:

• CADC, CADC-T, or CADC Intern