CADC COUNSELOR

CADC COUNSELOR

Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Achieving HIPAA compliance LCADC Maintaining patient confidentiality Correctional experience Group therapy CADC Individual therapy HIPAA Family counseling Mid-level Bachelor's degree Care plan development Substance abuse Patient progress monitoring Progress documentation 1 year Working with individuals with substance use disorders Care coordination Individual counseling Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Crisis intervention counseling Group counseling Community resource coordination Full Job Description Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and substance use evaluations Develop, implement, and update Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) Provide individual, group, and family counseling in accordance with program requirements Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and agency standards Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed Coordinate care with internal departments and external providers (e.g., probation/parole, medical, mental health) Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings Provide crisis intervention and support as necessary Ensure compliance with RCRP regulations and Department of Corrections (DOC) requirements Assist clients with reentry planning , including employment readiness, housing referrals, and community resources Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations Acceptable Experience and Training Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. An otherwise qualified candidate may also be currently enrolled in a course of study leading to CADC or LCADC, and Bachelor's Degree with one year of experience working in a substance abuse treatment facility. A minimum of 270 documented hours of training in the clinical treatment of drug and/or alcohol abuse, working toward attaining the required supervised experience hours working in the field of addiction, and a minimum of 20 hours annually of continuing education in drug and/or alcohol abuse or prevention. Other combinations of experience and education that meets the requirements may be substituted. 3pm to 11am