Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Real House Inc; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Real House Inc. is seeking a substance abuse counselor to deliver treatment services for clients with drug and alcohol history. You will assess, plan, and document case histories, facilitate groups and individuals, and coordinate with referrals and the treatment team.

You will collaborate on client treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• LCADC or CADC or other licensed health care professional doing work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within their scope of practice.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in and adapt the culture of a multi-cultural, community-based organization.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of the Agency’s mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances.
• Proficiency with computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases.

Responsibilities

• Assess the counseling needs of the clients.
• Assess clients using assessment tools and diagnose substance disorders.
• Determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R.
• Collaborate with the client to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented.
• Develop and monitor written schedules to update treatment plans.
• Provide substance abuse counseling services as per the treatment plan.
• Review clients and determine continued services or discharge/transfer.
• Develop discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate with referral sources and provide case consultation.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team and document all services.
• Maintain reliable attendance and present a professional image for Real House, Inc.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications

Good inter-personal skills

Ability to work in multi-cultural env

Commitment to confidentiality

Understanding of agency mission and OK

Education

LCADC or CADC

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Customized databases

Job description

Real House Inc. is seeking a substance abuse counselor to deliver treatment services for clients with drug and alcohol history. You will assess, plan, and document case histories, facilitate groups and individuals, and coordinate with referrals and the treatment team.

You will collaborate on client treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality in a community-based setting.