Recovery Counselor — Caseload Addiction Treatment

AtlantiCare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

Retirement Plans with employerCon Trib

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

AtlantiCare’s John Brooks Recovery Center in Mays Landing seeks a Counselor to manage a client caseload and provide evidence-based substance use counseling. The role emphasizes treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with referral sources to ensure appropriate levels of care.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or equivalent and holds CADC, LSW, or LAC certification, with CPI and BLS/HSFA within 90 days of hire. Excellent multitasking and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Multitasking ability required.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the counseling needs of the clients.
• Assess clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and
• Determine the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria.
• Develop a written treatment plan with goals and measurable objectives, client centered and recovery oriented.
• Provide substance use counseling services as specified in the treatment plan.
• Review clients to determine need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer.
• Coordinate with referral sources (e.g., mental health providers, schools, employers).
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients.
• Document all counseling/education services and assessments within 24 hours in the chart.

Skills

Multitask

Time management

Addiction terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

AtlantiCare’s John Brooks Recovery Center in Mays Landing seeks a Counselor to manage a client caseload and provide evidence-based substance use counseling. The role emphasizes treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with referral sources to ensure appropriate levels of care.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or equivalent and holds CADC, LSW, or LAC certification, with CPI and BLS/HSFA within 90 days of hire. Excellent multitasking and time management are essential.