Licensed Addiction Counselor (CADC/LCADC)

Caritas Gala; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Straight & Narrow is seeking a Credentialed Counselor (CADC/LCADC) to join its treatment team in New Jersey. The role involves individual, group, family sessions and case management to ensure regulatory compliance and quality patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining client charts, participating in MDTs and supervision, providing crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals while upholding policy and documentation standards across program locations.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS/AA/BA/BS or MA/MSW degree with a CADC or LCADC.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the addictions and/or mental health field.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling; didactics; treatment planning and case management as required per licensing standards for a caseload of clients.
• Maintain clinical portion of clients’ charts per DMHAS and CARF guidelines, ensuring documentation is up-to-date.
• Attend MDT meetings and present Treatment Plans or Reviews for clients on caseload.
• Attend supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled.
• Provide referrals to other agencies for concurrent or continued care as part of case management.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients as necessary.
• Submit documentation to Supervisor daily for sessions held.
• Attend CQI subcommittee/Grievance meetings where a member.
• Prepare monthly reports to overseeing agencies.
• Present documentation of continuing education coursework annually.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Education

HS/AA/BA/BS or MA/MSW with CADC/LCADC

Job description

Straight & Narrow is seeking a Credentialed Counselor (CADC/LCADC) to join its treatment team in New Jersey. The role involves individual, group, family sessions and case management to ensure regulatory compliance and quality patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining client charts, participating in MDTs and supervision, providing crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals while upholding policy and documentation standards across program locations.