SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - WOMENS PROGRAM in Barnegat Township, New Jersey at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

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Job Title: Substance Use Counselor

Program: WARN (Women Achieving Recovery Now)

Location: 848 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ

Job Summary:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for completing intakes using the Addiction Severity Index and ASAM criteria in NJSAMS, as well as facilitating groups and providing case management. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for an assigned case load.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Document all services in the electronic health record.
• Present cases as needed.
• Complete random urine drug screenings.
• Facilitate groups and meet with clients as scheduled.
• Provide case management to caseload.

Qualifications:

• Must have LCADC or a CADC or another licensed health professional doing work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature within their scope of practice.

• Enrolled in a course of study leading to CADC or LCADC status, or to another health professional license that includes work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice, without regard to changes in employment

• Degree bachelors degree and/or CADC
• Valid Driver's License in good standing

Competencies:

• Proficiently communicates - written and verbal.

• Demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Be an effective team member.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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