Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist

Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist
Job Duties:
• Plans and conducts a variety of evidence-based interventions that support the wellness and recovery of individuals with substance abuse and mental illness
• Participates as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to analyze individual patient’s treatment areas and projects the prescribed treatment related to substance use and abuse
• Completes substance abuse screenings and assessments as indicated by treatment need
• Facilitate and document group and individual sessions with identified substance abuse clients
• Facilitate and document group and individual sessions with the general population in accordance with training
• Completes all relevant clinical and administrative documentation associated with the referral, screening, assessment, treatment,
• Collaborates with the Adjunctive Therapy team and unit staff/teams on units to provide clarification and support to the individual served towards progress and needs in the area of the substance abuse problem
• Assists in the planning, developing, and carrying out of therapeutic and activity-based programming
• Designs individual and group sessions around trauma informed and recovery-based practices
• Observes, records and reports patient behavior and relate it to patient's progress in treatment via documentation and verbal communication
• Participates in adjunctive therapy performance improvement processes
• Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings
• Participates in departmental/facility projects and special events as directed by the Director and Team Leaders
• Creates an atmosphere of warmth, caring, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and staff
• Any other relevant duties/projects as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or Program Coordinator
Experience/Requirements:
• Candidates must possess a) Licensed Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing, b) Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing, or c) a Master’s degree with addictions training
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing substance abuse counseling
• Experience conducting assessments, group and individual sessions with dual diagnosis population
• Knowledge of developing treatment plans and working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team preferred
• Any additional combination of skills, ability, and experience appropriate for the job
Acknowledgement:
A job description cannot identify all examples of work performed by an employee and should be used as a guideline in understanding the nature of the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similarly related or is a logical assignment to the position. I have read the Job Description and fully understand the requirements set forth. I accept the position of Assistant Director of Therapeutic Services/Team Coordinator at Elevated Recovery Center and agree to perform the duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability