Counselor

AtlantiCare; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental &_V

Job summary

AtlantiCare in New Jersey seeks a Counselor to manage a caseload and provide comprehensive substance use counseling aligned with ASAM criteria. You will develop client-centered treatment plans and coordinate with referral sources to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting progress in clinical records within 24 hours, and participating in training. A strong emphasis on confidentiality, teamwork, and outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with addiction terminology.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the counseling needs of the clients.
• Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool.
• Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria.
• Developing a written treatment plan with goals and measurable objectives.
• Providing substance use counseling as specified in the treatment plan.
• Reviewing and revising the treatment plan as needed.
• Discharging/transferring clients as appropriate.
• Coordinating with referral sources (e.g., mental health, criminal justice, schools).
• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Counseling

ASAM Criteria

ASI

Treatment planning

Case management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CADC/LSW/LAC certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of Leadership, the Counselor is responsible for maintaining charts on his/her caseload. The counselor is responsible for the treatment of those clients assigned to their caseload, providing all necessary services and referral services. The counselor is responsible for getting authorization for each client as needed in NJSAMS. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

• Assessing the counseling needs of the clients.
• Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool,
• 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, recovery oriented.
• Providing the substance use counseling services specified in the client treatment plan.
• 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 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 for assigned clients.
• Providing active case consultation.
• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records within 24 hours of the service provision.
• Responsible for completing the ASI (or other assessment tool), TPR, authorizations and progress notes in accordance with OPMM policy and grant requirements.
• Conducts individual/group counseling sessions as required by grant requirements.
• Participates in training and education workshops, both internal and external; as directed by the supervisor and clinical director.
• Communicates regularly with the unit supervisor and keeps them up to date, informing supervisor of any unusual incidents and completes appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for gathering current materials and relevant information for the purpose of conducting educational/didactic lectures.
• Maintains departmental records and ensures confidentiality of departmental and client records in accordance with state, federal and HIPPA regulations.
• Knows and adheres to policy and procedures of JBRC and the unit.
• Follows departmental procedures for use of time records and reporting absences.
• Assists with monitoring U/A specimens for clients and external referral sources.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with outside agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and other management as required.
• Responsible for being a member of the multidisciplinary team as assigned to caseload.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

CADC, LSW or LAC. Annual CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer. American Heart Association BLS (BLSHCP) and HSFA required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE

Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required. Ability to multitask required. Excellent time management skills required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, sitting, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as a computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. This position reports to department leadership.

ABOUT US

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer