Senior Counselor, Outpatient Behavioral Health

AtlantiCare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Senior Counselor to support the Outpatient program under the Executive Director of Clinical Services. The role involves coordinating caseloads, orienting new clients, and training new hires with emphasis on counseling, didactics, and DSM/LOC usage.

The candidate must have a NJ CADC/LCADC certification with at least three years in alcoholism and substance abuse, and be prepared to participate in performance improvement and team collaborations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• License/Certification: New Jersey certificate in addictions treatment such as the CADC or LCADC with a minimum of three years in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Executive Director Clinical Services, the Senior Counselor assists with daily operation standards of the unit and maintains unit standards in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Coordinates caseload assignments, orients new clients to the Outpatient program, and trains new hires with a minimum of 15 clients.
• Provides input on staff annual evaluations and facilitates Multidisciplinary team meetings; coordinates scheduling of clients for presentations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NJ certificate in addictions treatment (CADC/LCADC)

Job description

AtlantiCare is seeking a Senior Counselor to support the Outpatient program under the Executive Director of Clinical Services. The role involves coordinating caseloads, orienting new clients, and training new hires with emphasis on counseling, didactics, and DSM/LOC usage.

The candidate must have a NJ CADC/LCADC certification with at least three years in alcoholism and substance abuse, and be prepared to participate in performance improvement and team collaborations.