What are the responsibilities and job description for the CADC Counselor position at Oaks Integrated Care?
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As a CADC Counselor, you will be working within our urgent care mental health program, working with adults with substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental and substance disorders. Urgent Care Mental Health helps adults ages 18 years and older in Camden and Cumberland Counties who are experiencing emotional problems.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one (1) evening shift per week (11:30 am -8:00 pm), rotating weekend coverage as needed; 30 minute unpaid lunch
Competencies:
The potential employee will have the ability assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have an understanding of treatment needs and evidenced-based treatment (EBT) for SUD population including Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT); Population-specific communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provides individual, family and group counseling to clients utilizing evidenced-based treatment for SUD population;
- Conducts assessments through the NJ intake system including a comprehensive assessment that identifies the individualized strengths, barriers and needs of the person served;
- Promote consumer-driven services and recovery-oriented environment; assist individuals and their family in making decisions, taking action, and treatment planning;
- Provides education and information to individual and family;
- Provide education and information to staff
- Referral and linkage to a comprehensive case management program to address life domains such as social support, treatment needs, finances, transportation, legal services and health care;
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team approach to coordinate services including case management programs and prescribers;
- Conducts thorough and comprehensive assessment that identifies the individualized strengths, barriers and needs of each person served;
- Develop and implement individual recovery plans that are person-centered and include strategies for recovery, including linkage to MAT services if desired; the plan shall identify priorities, desired outcomes and the strategies and resources to be used in obtaining outcomes based on the assessment;
- Provide training to clients on the recognition of relapse triggers and strategies to deal with avoiding a relapse;
- Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
- Advocate on behalf of the individual by providing a holistic experience;
- Document all consumer sessions and outreach rendered thoroughly and timely in the Electronic care record;
- Records meet all applicable procedures, regulatory and professional standards for timeliness, completeness and qualitative aspects of care;
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and individual supervisions per agency standards;
- Participate in Community Events promoting wellness and recovery
- Other Duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical and dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Retirement plan
- Flexible spending plans
- EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
- Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
- Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred;
- Licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) pursuant to N.J.S.A; CADC, preferred; OR CADC-intern status within NJ Consumer Affairs, must be in good standing;
- Actively pursuing, or willing to pursue, Addiction course curriculum to qualify for CADC certification as pursuant to N.J.A.C Title 13 Law and Public Safety Chapter 34C.
- One (1) year of experience working with behavioral health populations, preferred;
- Valid Driver's License required.
All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing, and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.
