On-Site Substance Abuse Counselor – Recovery & Case Mgmt

Rutgers University; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care in North Brunswick, NJ seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor for ASAP at Middlesex County Jail. You will provide community-based case management and counseling for individuals with substance use disorders, including assessment and care coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health + 3 years’ related experience, CADC certification, NJ licensure as needed, and a valid driver’s license. On-site work with bilingual capability preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field plus three years of related experience.
• CADC certification required.
• NJ licensing as required; Social Work license if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management to help access medical, social, education, mental health, addiction services.
• Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution services.
• Develops individualized service/rehabilitation/recovery plans with measurable goals.
• Performs substance abuse evaluations and creates treatment plans.
• Engages with individuals and families, building rapport.
• Uses motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care in practice.
• Follows up with referrals within unit timelines.
• Facilitates referrals to physical health, mental health, and addiction treatment programs including detox and rehab.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Community-based service provision

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health

Job description

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care in North Brunswick, NJ seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor for ASAP at Middlesex County Jail. You will provide community-based case management and counseling for individuals with substance use disorders, including assessment and care coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health + 3 years’ related experience, CADC certification, NJ licensure as needed, and a valid driver’s license. On-site work with bilingual capability preferred.