CADC Counselor: Substance Use Therapy & Recovery

Suburban Health Clinic; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Health Clinic in New Jersey seeks a CADC Counselor to deliver direct substance use counseling on-site in Toms River. The role includes intake, treatment planning, progress evaluations, and coordination with medical and behavioral health teams.

You will provide individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and crisis intervention while maintaining professional boundaries. The ideal candidate holds a CADC credential (or eligibility), has experience with

Qualifications

• Current CADC credential in New Jersey or eligibility to obtain within required timeframe.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling to substance use clients.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT and relapse prevention.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of medical and behavioral health staff.
• Excellent communication, active listening and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Document services in accordance with regulatory and clinic standards.
• Coordinate care with medical and behavioral health staff.
• Offer psychoeducation and relapse prevention support; provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and continuing education.

Skills

Current CADC credential

Individual counseling experience

Group counseling experience

Motivational interviewing

CBT

Relapse prevention

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication & active listening

EHR proficiency

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Willingness for training & CE

Nonjudgmental, person-centered, and C-

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Suburban Health Clinic in New Jersey seeks a CADC Counselor to deliver direct substance use counseling on-site in Toms River. The role includes intake, treatment planning, progress evaluations, and coordination with medical and behavioral health teams.

You will provide individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and crisis intervention while maintaining professional boundaries. The ideal candidate holds a CADC credential (or eligibility), has experience with