Part Time/Per Diem Substance Abuse Co-Occurring Counselor Evening Hours

Ford's Hometown Services; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ford's Hometown Services in Clifton, NJ seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor with CADC/LCADC and LAC/LSW or LPC/LCSW licenses for part-time or per diem work. Lead groups and individual sessions, and perform assessments in EHR/NJSAMS within a collaborative treatment team.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about DSM diagnoses, CBT, DBT, and relapse prevention, with strong documentation and patient-centered care in a residential setting. Expect evening hours and on-site role in Clifton.

Qualifications

• Active CADC/LCADC License.
• Active LAC/LSW or LPC/LCSW License.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups and individual sessions.
• Perform assessments in EHR and NJSAMS.
• Collaborate with clients on treatment plans.
• Develop and monitor discharge/transfer plans.
• Document services in EMR per licensing/reimbursement rules.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CADC/LCADC

LAC/LSW

LPC/LCSW

CBT

DBT

relapse prevention

Job description

• A behavioral health organization is looking for an individual with LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC and CADC/LCADC certification to serve as a part-time or per diem Substance Abuse Counselor. Work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to responding to the needs of individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental illnesses. Lead groups, Individual sessions, and perform assessments. Program Hours: Monday thru Friday 3:00 PM to 9:00 pm. The facility is located in residential Clifton with parking available.

We are looking for an individual that is professional in demeanor and knowledgeable about addiction/recovery and DSM diagnoses and treatment. Candidates should have a working knowledge of CBT, DBT, and relapse prevention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active CADC/LCADC License
• and
• Active LAC/ LSW, LPC /LCSW License

Responsibilities:

• Lead groups and individual sessions
• Perform Assessments in EHR and NJSAMS
• Collaborate with clients in developing and maintaining individualized and comprehensive treatment plans
• Develop and monitor client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care, communicate with the Director of Substance Abuse Services regarding emergent needs.
• Document all services in the Electronic Medical Record and intervals required by licensing and reimbursement entities.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.