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Evolve Recovery Center

Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Toms River, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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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

Evolve Recovery Centers:

Position Title:

Counselor A first in class residential treatment center focused on mending the mind, body and spirit of those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders related to substance use. Each client will attend daily counseling, both individually or in a group setting to help aid in the lifestyle changes needed to achieve long term abstinence and recovery from addictive behaviors. Additional emphasis is placed on Evolve's family component to aid in the support and long-term success of each individual. We believe a client's recovery requires an all-out assault on addiction from various angles; we also strongly encourage the importance of discovering how to have healthy fun again, discover new activities to enjoy and help clients understand the value of nutrition and physical fitness in achieving not only recovery from addiction but their life's goals and ambitions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

New patient intake and orientation Facilitates orientation groups with patients Conducts group sessions for all patients Addresses patient's concerns and helps eliminate possibility of AMA Provides Case Management Documentation in patient medical record

Requirements:

Must have residential inpatient experience Experience conducting group sessions

Minimum Education:

Master's working towards licensure OR Bachelor's with certification Flexibility and willingness are great attributes

Schedule:

Per Diem Compensation:

Hourly rate competitive with experience and location Full time employees may be eligible for the following:

Insurance:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account 401k with company match up to 5% Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Education reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities •This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out of country applicants •If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone that you respect who would be a good fit for this position, please email: Ray Davis - Ray@Praesumhealthcare.com Talent Acquisition Manager #IND123