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Turning Point
Licensed Counselors (LSW, LAC, CADC)
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,819 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Counselors (LSW, LAC, CADC) Turning Point Paterson, NJ Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 5 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Substance abuse counseling Mental health counseling Trauma counseling in health services social work Full Job Description Turning Point is currently recruiting for experienced counselors for full time positions in our residential program in Paterson, New Jersey. This role requires one late evening and a weekend rotation schedule. Turning Point is a substance use disorder treatment facility serving a co-occurring population of more than 1500 individuals on an annual basis, providing sub-acute medical detox, short-term and long term residential, halfway house, adult, and adolescent outpatient in Paterson, Whitehouse Station, and Pompton Plains. Turning Point is CARF accredited and boasts a near 50-year industry impact and continues to be ranked by Newsweek in the top 10 of addiction treatment facilities in the State of New Jersey. What We Offer Turning Point offers a vibrant environment to develop your professional skills and make a meaningful difference in our client's lives. Turning Point is continually looking for innovative and dedicated professionals to help us grow and develop our service offerings particularly in the areas of integrated care, trauma informed care and wellness. We offer a great benefits, professional development and training including evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and universal screening of substance use disorder. We also offer clinical supervision for dual licensure. Our Benefits Opportunity for clinical supervision and dual licensure Comprehensive Health benefits