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Legacy Healing Center

Substance Abuse Counselor- Parsippany, NJ

Pay: $75,000–$85,000/yr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ (Onsite)
Last Updated: 18 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,498 / year median in New Jersey

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Parsippany, NJ Legacy Healing Center
  • 3.7 Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Job Details Full-time $75,000
  • $85,000 a year Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Master's degree Full Job Description
  • MUST BE LICENSED IN NJ
    ( LCSW, LPC)
  • FULL TIME
  • Tuesday
  • Saturday $75k
  • 85k Legacy Healing North Jersey is searching for the most qualified, empathic, compassionate, energetic and passionate addiction professionals in the world to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial therapy.
We are currently beginning the talent search and vetting process. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for coordinating and providing case management and biopsychosocial assessment services to clients as well as group, individual and family counseling for clients within the facility. They demonstrate expertise in case management, development of client resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of clients. They work with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the client's movement through the continuum of care.
Responsibilities:
Conducting chemical dependency evaluations, as well as chemical abuse/dependency aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates Assisting clients in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives Providing liaison services between client and family Updating treatment plans regularly
Qualifications:
Minimum of Master's Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or related field
REQUIRED
Three years (3) of working experience as a Counselor preferred Chemical Dependency experience strongly preferred Most possess one of the following
Licenses:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) We are a DFWP and EOE.
Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $75,000.00
  • 85,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Tuesday•
Saturday Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Addiction Counseling:
3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LCSW, LPC
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$75,000.00
  • $85,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required) LPC (Required)
Work Location:
In person