Licensed Substance Use Counselor - Corrections & Community

Cfg Health System Llc; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Licensed Clinician Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning within correctional or community-based settings.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and group counseling, maintain a caseload, document services in EHRs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Active state licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (e.g., LADAC, LADC I/II).
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance use treatment or a related behavioral health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment models, recovery-oriented systems of care, and trauma-informed practices.
• Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic health records (EHRs).
• Correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain a regular caseload and document all services in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
• Refer clients to appropriate external services and coordinate care with outside providers as needed.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and case management teams.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality laws, ethical standards, and licensing board regulations.
• Provide psychoeducation on addiction, recovery, and coping skills.
• Maintain CPR and other required certifications

Skills

Substance use counseling

Assessment

Treatment planning

Caseload management

Documentation (EHRs)

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred

Tools

EHR systems

CPR certification

Job description

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Licensed Clinician Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning within correctional or community-based settings.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and group counseling, maintain a caseload, document services in EHRs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and reduce