Impactful Substance Addiction Counselor (LCADC)

ADVANCED FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Family Counselor Services in New Jersey is seeking experienced LCADC/substance abuse counselors to join our clinical team. The role focuses on assessing clients, writing treatment and recovery plans, educating on coping strategies and coordinating recovery progress.

Must hold a valid New Jersey Substance Addiction Counselor license (LCADC). The daily tasks may vary with agency workload, including group therapy, crisis management, discharge planning, and collaboration with clients and

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey LCADC license (Substance Addiction Counselor).
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning for substance use disorders.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Familiarity with crisis management and discharge planning.
• Strong communication with clients and their families.
• Ability to adapt to workflow changes based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess their substance issues.
• Write treatment and recovery plans for clients.
• Educate clients on coping mechanisms and relapse prevention.
• Conduct group therapy sessions for clients.
• Track and analyze client recovery progression.
• Help clients plan for discharge from facilities.
• Communicate with clients and family members.
• Craft patient crisis management plans.
• Intervene during emergency situations.

Skills

Client assessment

Group therapy

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Crisis management

Family communication

Education

NJ LCADC license

Job description

Advanced Family Counselor Services in New Jersey is seeking experienced LCADC/substance abuse counselors to join our clinical team. The role focuses on assessing clients, writing treatment and recovery plans, educating on coping strategies and coordinating recovery progress.

Must hold a valid New Jersey Substance Addiction Counselor license (LCADC). The daily tasks may vary with agency workload, including group therapy, crisis management, discharge planning, and collaboration with clients and