CADC Counselor Position Available In Union, New Jersey

CADC Counselor Social Recovery Center Springfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $45,000 – $55,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Behavior management Medical documentation Addiction counseling Management Crisis management 5 years

LCADC CADC

Individual therapy Bachelor’s degree Child & family counseling Senior level Documentation review Communication skills Full Job Description The Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/LCADC) is responsible for carrying a caseload of approximately 14 clients. This position reports directly to the Clinical Director, must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience including experience working with clients struggling with addiction and their families.

Primary Clinical Responsibilities:

Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5R; Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria; Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode; Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client-centered and recovery-oriented; Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client’s treatment plan; Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer; Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the client’s treatment plan to address ongoing problems; Developing a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care; Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources, (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP) Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team Providing active case consultation Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the client’s clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records. Completing all documentation as needed and on time Attend scheduled supervision with the Clinical Director Facilitates groups as scheduled and documents accordingly.

Requirements:

Certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (e.g., CADC, LCADC) Experience in crisis management and intervention Knowledge of family counseling techniques Familiarity with behavior management strategies Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based treatment modalities Ability to provide individual and group therapy sessions Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proficient in medical documentation and recordkeeping

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift The job responsibilities are not limited to aforementioned and position requires other duties assigned by administration in accordance with scope of practice.