Evening Addiction Recovery Counselor - Per Diem

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Supplemental Insurance

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey seeks an Addiction Recovery Services Counselor for per diem shifts in Paramus, NJ. You will deliver counseling, verify benefits, and perform the 12 core functions of addiction counseling in a dynamic, regulated setting.

Evening shifts total 12 hours (Mon/Tue, Thu, with potential Saturday mornings). CADC $35 and LCADC $65 hourly; benefits include supplemental insurance, travel reimbursement, and an employee rewards program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 270 hours of alcohol and drug education, approved by IC&RC member boards.
• Documented knowledge of at least one year work experience with children, adolescent and adult populations and/or substance abuse counseling.
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Attend individual and group supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled.
• Encourage and support clients' participation in AA/NA, SMART Recovery.
• Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies.
• Conduct and monitor urine screens.
• Provide support for team colleagues, and engages in program-related performance improvement processes and activities.
• Assist clients with concrete services and advocacy, interfaces with other systems on behalf of client.
• Engage in inter-organizational care coordination and follow up on referrals when needed and/or indicated.
• Assist with problem solving for individuals, family members, treatment and supportive interventions.
• Provide educational, supportive group presentations with a focus on chemical dependency/addictions, and dual diagnosis symptomatology and discussions with clients and/or family members.
• Attend MDT meetings and justify LOC changes for caseload.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the 12 Core Functions and use of NJSAMS for documentation.
• Apply ASAM Criteria to assess, plan, and implement treatment plans.

Education

High School Diploma

270 hours alcohol and drug education

Documented knowledge of at least one year work experience with children, adolescent and adult populations and/or substance abuse counseling

A valid driver's license

Job description

CarePlus New Jersey seeks an Addiction Recovery Services Counselor for per diem shifts in Paramus, NJ. You will deliver counseling, verify benefits, and perform the 12 core functions of addiction counseling in a dynamic, regulated setting.

Evening shifts total 12 hours (Mon/Tue, Thu, with potential Saturday mornings). CADC $35 and LCADC $65 hourly; benefits include supplemental insurance, travel reimbursement, and an employee rewards program.