CERTIFIED DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors assist individuals throughout the recovery process, helping them gain skills, access resources, and regain the confidence to succeed in society. Peer Support Specialists will provide individual counseling services, recovery interventions, mental and behavioral health modalities to individuals in a group setting. Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors will help individuals to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors will assist individuals to strengthen life skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, adaptive coping strategies and behaviors, and community resources/referrals.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Associates degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field preferred.
• One year or more of experience in a group counseling setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Contribute, implement and incorporate community-based activities and programs
• Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion
• Provide resources/referrals as needed
• Experience with facilitating support/community groups
• Schedule and Conduct individual, group sessions, and regular appointments with clients
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
• Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
• Assist with outreach efforts
• Assist client with developing treatment goals and action plans
• Interact with multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Facilitate groups in an open and welcoming environment
• Help participants understand and employ recovery strategies
• Maintain regular contact with referral sources as indicated

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Associates Degree

EXPERIENCE: 1 Year

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma. Associates degree in human services, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC/LCADC)
• Previous experience in the substance use disorder field
• Minimum of one-year experience with group facilitation.
• Demonstrate high level of cultural competence
• Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Valid NJ drivers license

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
• Solid relationship-building capabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and compassionate attitude
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
• Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and interventions within the field
• Passion for advancing in the mental health field
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to maintain a flexible schedule

Qualifications