Find & Apply For Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in South Amboy, New Jersey

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing alcohol and drug treatment to adults in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, and related documentation. This position works collaboratively with other providers on a daily basis. 1. Perform assessments to evaluate Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) issues and identify other mental health related concerns. 2. Determine the level of treatment needed for each patient based on appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria. 3. Coordinate referral to appropriate mental health clinicians when necessary. 4. Conduct individual and group counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models in the treatment program. 5. Arrange for and coordinate appropriate care for services that are not provided in the primary program. 6. Formulate and implement individualized, patient-centered treatment plans. 7. Ensure that each patient's rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression. 8. Participate as an active member of the clinical treatment team, including participating in case staffing and supervision sessions, collaborating to provide coverage for provider absences, sharing expertise and clinical impressions with team members, and attending staff meetings and trainings. 9. Maintain progress notes and other documentation required for the patient electronic medical record (EMR). 10. Provide feedback on clinical and diagnostic matters to management staff. 11. Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested. 12. Participate in training new staff, and assisting visiting clinical personnel as needed. 13. Adhere and uphold the Veritas Recovery Center, L.L.C. Mission, Vision, and Values, and Health Services and Performance Standards.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person