SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKER |BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVERGREEN IOP SERVICES| FULL-TIME FLEX| (25466)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to assess clients, determine the appropriate level of care using ASAM PPC-2R, and develop client-centered treatment plans with measurable goals.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document all counseling and education services, and ensure compliance with NJ regulations. Minimum 72 APCBNJ hours education or equivalent is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalence required.
• Active pursuit of CADC/LCADC certification preferred.
• Completion of NJ APCB hours or equivalent is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and determine level of care using ASAM PPC-2R.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans with measurable objectives.
• Document counseling and education services in the client chart.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with NJ state regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Counseling skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Bilingual

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

CADC/LCADC pursuit

Tools

ASAM PPC-2R

ASI

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!

Job Duties

• Assessing the counseling needs of the clients.


• Assessing clients using ASI or using other standardized assessment tool, for adolescents by using the CASI or using other evidence-based validated assessment tool, and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM-IV-TR.


• Determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R.


• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.


• Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes goals and measurable objectives.


• The director of substance abuse counseling shall develop, monitor, and provide clients and the treatment team with written schedules that will be used to update each client treatment plan(s) in order to ensure that each client's treatment needs are addressed.


• Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan; N.J.A.C. 10:161A-1.9.


• Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer.


• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems.


• Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.


• Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services).


• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients.


• Providing active case consultation.


• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client's clinical record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.


• Performs all duties with respect, dignity, and impunity according to the ethics of the hospital, adductions field and training, NJ state laws and acts as an advocate for the patients within NBMC, with other facilities establishing positive working relationships within the hospital and the broader community.


• Dedication to patients' rights and commitment to confidentiality are expected.


• Makes all required appointments for patients regarding treatment.


• Works with staff to ensure the best treatment recovery outcomes and quality services for patients served.


• Sends signed release to other providers and reports findings to staff once collateral info is received. Files collateral information properly according to each patient.


• Makes recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from an addiction and recovery perspective.


• Completes chart audits under senior staff's guidance.


• Notifies Security Department when/if the need arises to ensure the safety of the patient, community, staff and/or property. Informs Emergency Room staff that an immediate evaluation may need to be performed.


• Attends scheduled supervisory sessions.


• Makes recommendations to Program Director/Senior Staff regarding improvement needs and suggest resolutions which may enhance quality of treatment and delivery of services.


• Participates in same gender urine screenings.


• Accepts the policy and needs random staff drug testing.


• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct, Dress Codes, and Ethical Standards.


• Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties

• Actively participates in all required department meetings.


• Attends related in-services, workshops, and conferences, as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization

Position Qualifications

• At least completion of a minimum of 72 educational hours issued by the New Jersey Addictions Professionals Certification Board (APCBNJ).


• At least minimal counseling experience required.


• An understanding of addiction treatments, including pharmacology.


• Assessment and Counseling skills.


• Reporting and record keeping experience preferred.


• Cultural competency.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.


• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, etc.)


• Heartsaver/CPR certification required.


• BLS Certification preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• A Counselor Intern (Substance Abuse Worker) is in training, working under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor and can demonstrate the completion of a minimum of 72 educational hours issued by the New Jersey Addictions Professionals Certification Board (APCBNJ), or its documented equivalent from an accredited college or university before being assigned counseling responsibilities and with the understanding that the s/he will obtain the necessary credentials to advance to a fully credentialed alcohol and drug counselor.


• Alcohol and drug counselor-interns or credentialed-interns shall:


• Be enrolled in a course of study leading to a CADC or LCADC, or another New Jersey clinical professional license that includes work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice, without regard to changes in employment, with progress towards certification or licensing on file, reviewed by the facility at least semi-annually and documented; and be trained, evaluated, and receive continuing formal clinical supervision by the director of substance abuse counseling or designee, pursuant to the clinical supervision rules of the State health professional licensing board for the course of study in which they are enrolled.


• A Counselor Intern (Substance Abuse Worker) must demonstrate their active pursuit of the CADC/LCADC by completing the required continuing education classroom hours and registration for the IC&RC written examination with 24 months of hire & have 3 years from the date of hire to become certified as an LCADC or CADC, or another clinical licensed professional that includes the work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice.


• Within 60 days of completion of coursework, the employee must submit application in requesting written examination requirements to: The Addiction Professional Certification Board of New Jersey.


• Within 60 days of satisfactory completion of written examination, clinician will submit written case presentation and request for oral examination process to: The Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey.


• Within 60 days of notification of successful completion of oral examination, clinician must submit to: New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs, Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee, an application for (CADC) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or an (LCADC) Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Program locations; contact with patients, families, and staff.


• Somewhat sedentary, but mobility required.


• Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/ or transfers patients.


• Occasional heavy physical effort when de-escalating out of control patients.


• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.


• Handles emergency and crisis situations.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$27.73/Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.