What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, SUD/MH, LAC, LSW, CADC position at Social Recovery Center?
Job description
Social Recovery Center is an established and growing Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health outpatient treatment facility. We provide Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, PHP and Co-occuring level of care treatment in a beautiful, newly renovated facility in Springfield, NJ. We strive to provide person centered services to anyone struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Our dedicated and caring team of professional staff make SRC a wonderful place to work.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Collaborative team environment
- Growth opportunities
The Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician is responsible for carrying a caseload of approximately 14 clients, providing individual and group therapy and being a part of a dynamic team of passionate and skilled professional counselors.
Primary Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5;
- Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria;
- Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode;
- Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client-centered and recovery-oriented;
- Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer;
- Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the client's treatment plan to address ongoing problems;
- Developing a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care;
- Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources, (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP)
- Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Providing active case consultation in a collaborative setting
- Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.
- Completing all documentation as needed and on time
- Attend scheduled supervision with the Clinical Director
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (e.g., CADC, LCADC)
-Experience in crisis management and intervention
- Knowledge of family counseling techniques
- Familiarity with behavior management strategies
- Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Ability to provide individual and group therapy sessions
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in medical documentation and recordkeeping
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift/5 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- LSW/LAC, CADC/LCADC (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Springfield, NJ 07081 (Required)
Work Location: In person
