We are seeking a highly qualified Primary Counselor to join our team of healthcare professionals. As a Primary Counselor, you will have the opportunity to work closely with individuals facing substance use disorders, providing compassionate individual, group, and family therapy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilize crisis intervention services, deliver informative psychoeducation presentations, and facilitate experiential learning groups. Alongside our experienced treatment team, you will assist in formulating the Master Treatment Plan and coordinating discharge planning. Join us in our mission to help individuals achieve lasting recovery.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain open communication with facility staff, attending clinicians, physicians, clients, and families
- Liaison with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services
- Review assessments from referring facilities and note problems/issues that require further attention
- Gather comprehensive diagnostic information through psychosocial assessment interview
- Develop an Integrated Summary, bringing together information from all assessments to identify problem areas that may affect treatment and/or need to be addressed in treatment planning
- Develop a comprehensive problem list that reflects client’s individual issues as described in the assessments and Integrated Summary
- Present psychosocial and diagnostic information to treatment team in a clear, concise manner
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related human services field
- Current license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in the state of New Jersey
- Minimum of one year of experience in addiction counseling
- Knowledge of ethics and professional standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices
- Understanding of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality, and privacy practices
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CADC (Preferred)
- LCADC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Newton, NJ 07860: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person