CADC/LCADC Substance Abuse Counselor – Daytime IOP

Community Psychiatric Institute; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Community Psychiatric Institute (CPI) in Essex County, NJ, is seeking a motivated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Daytime Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The role focuses on facilitating groups, providing individual support, and coordinating treatment plans for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

A CADC or LCADC credential is required, with at least 2 years of counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current CADC or LCADC credential.
• Minimum of 2 years of substance abuse counseling experience.
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured substance abuse counseling groups in daytime IOP.
• Provide individual counseling and ongoing client support.
• Conduct intake assessments and assist with treatment recommendations.
• Develop and participate in individualized treatment planning.
• Provide case management and coordinate services to support recovery.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and records.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Group facilitation

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

CADC or LCADC credential

Job description

Community Psychiatric Institute (CPI) in Essex County, NJ, is seeking a motivated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Daytime Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The role focuses on facilitating groups, providing individual support, and coordinating treatment plans for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

A CADC or LCADC credential is required, with at least 2 years of counseling experience.