Consulting Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Consulting Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor for our New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) Hub, operating in Morris and Sussex Counties.

The NJ4S Hub program will provide regional coverage through a “Hub” that will offer proven prevention strategies used to support every student in Morris and Sussex Counties and their families. The Hub will integrate its programming with existing state and local services, to improve coordination and reduce duplication of effort. The Hub will offer a tiered menu of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies that can be deployed in high-need districts. The NJ4S Hub will provide universal supports to all Morris/Sussex students, and more intensive supports to students in schools with higher needs.

Qualified applicants for the position of Consulting Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor will have, at minimum:

• A Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and must possess a master's degree or a doctorate in addictions or a counseling-related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience in completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required. Previous training in motivational interviewing preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized, accurate, have good interpersonal skills and welcomes new ideas.
• The ability to work flexible hours which include before, during and after school hours to meet the needs of the community.

• Providing specialized substance use clinical services both in person and through telehealth to students.
• Completing student assessments and provision of brief clinical interventions with a focus on substance use.
• Providing specialized substance use individual and/or group counseling and support to students along with supportive consultations to their families.
• Providing evidenced based substance use prevention programming to students, school faculty, and families.
• Facilitating treatment referrals, as necessary, to treatment resources in the community.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with key school personnel and faculty to ensure clear communications and project expectations.
• Assisting students, families and faculty in understanding and navigating through the substance use and social services system.
• Liaison, advocate and collaborate with other treatment providers on behalf of youth and families.
• Completion of professional, clinical documentation and charting as required of oversight organizations and funding sources.
• In collaboration with the school, agency, NJ4S Hub Advisory Committee, and Department of Children and Families, develop and implement program age appropriate evaluation tools to determine outcome measures and overall effectiveness of interventions.
• Complying with mandated coursework for professional development through Relias Learning, Department of Children and Families, and continuing education credits.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to individuals served.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the NJ4S Hub Director.

Reports to: Program Director of NJ4S

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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