Detox Unit Counselor

Hudson Regional Health; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth & CEU support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health is seeking a Counselor for the hospital-based inpatient detox unit. You will perform ASAM-based biopsychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family counseling, with discharge planning and coordination of care transitions.

You will educate patients and families about substance use, co-occurring disorders, overdose prevention, and MAT/MOUD, working within an interdisciplinary team on a locked inpatient unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
• 1–2 years experience in substance use disorder or withdrawal management settings preferred.
• NJ CADC required; LCADC preferred; or NJ LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC with SUD training; BLS/CPR required; CPI training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASAM-based biopsychosocial assessments and counseling (individual, group, family).
• Coordinate discharge/transition planning and warm hand-offs to next level of care.
• Educate patients and families about substance use, co-occurring disorders, overdose prevention, and MAT/MOUD.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Main Function:

The Counselor provides ASAM-based biopsychosocial assessment, individual, group and family counseling, and discharge/transition planning for adult patients receiving medically managed withdrawal management (ASAM Level 4.0) on the hospital-based inpatient detox unit. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Counselor engages patients in treatment and recovery, educates patients and families/significant others on substance use and co-occurring disorders, overdose prevention and medications for addiction treatment (MAT/MOUD), and coordinates warm hand-offs to the appropriate next level of care.

Department:

Inpatient Detox Unit

Working Conditions:

Locked/secured inpatient unit. Tasks involve occasional and/or unplanned exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, and to patients experiencing acute withdrawal, intoxication, agitation or aggression.

What We're Looking For

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related human services field; Master’s Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

1 – 2 years required; experience in substance use disorder, co-occurring, or withdrawal management treatment settings preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

NJ CADC required; LCADC highly preferred; OR NJ LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC with documented substance use disorder training and experience. Current BLS/CPR required; CPI (or HRH-approved de-escalation) training within 90 days of hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401K, Retirement savings plan


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education


• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Monday–Friday, with a flexible start time of 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 9:00 a.m. Weekend coverage required approximately one weekend per month on a rotating basis.