ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WARREN AREA

Preferred Behavioral Health Of New Jersey; Warren (VT, NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA/FSA benefits

Voluntary benefits (Vision, etc.)

Staff training and development

Job summary

The CPSAI Assessment Counselor at Preferred Behavioral Health Of New Jersey in Warren, NJ conducts substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinates referrals for treatment. This full-time role requires reliability, timely reporting, and strong collaboration with the supervisor and care team.

Qualifications include an Associate or higher degree (or CADC). Bilingual Spanish is a plus; comprehensive benefits are offered with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up.
• Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor.
• Demonstrates professional attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program.
• Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and reports relevant issues to supervisor.
• Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance.
• Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and provides DCP&P with notifications that require their signature.
• Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP&P.
• Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP&P.
• Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month.
• Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly, level of care changes and discharge.
• Proficiently communicates - written and verbal.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Skills

Substance Use Disorders knowledge

Spanish language (bonus)

Education

Associates, Bachelors or CADC

Job description

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ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WARREN AREA

Full Time WARREN, Washington, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3591

Salary: $43,000.00 Annually

Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor

Program: CPSAI

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Main Office 415 E Washington Avenue, Washington Jew Jersey

Salary $43,000.00

Job Description/Summary

The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up;
• Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor;
• Demonstrates professional attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program;
• Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and takes initiative to report relevant issues to supervisor;
• Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance;
• Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;
• Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP&P;
• Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP&P;
• Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
• Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly, level of care changes and discharge;
• Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Qualifications

• Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities