Substance Use Counselor

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, seeks a Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor for its Cranford, NJ program.

You will provide individual and group counseling, manage a caseload, perform prior authorizations and document in the EHR, and supervise interns. Must have a master's degree and LCADC/CADC certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
• Licensure required: LCADC or CADC.
• LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW preferred.
• Experience completing prior authorizations and using NJSAMS.
• Knowledge of IOP level of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling to clients in the program level 1 and level 2.1; provide individual, group and family counseling; carry a caseload and complete prior authorizations.
• Document progress notes in the electronic health record and implement evidence-based modalities.
• Complete treatment plans and other agency documentation; admit clients using NJSAMS; collect weekly UDS; make referrals to detox, inpatient, mental health or supportive services.
• Supervise interns.

Education

Masters Degree in Counseling, social work, or psychology

LCADC or CADC required

LAC,LPC, LSW or LCSW preferred

Tools

NJSAMS

Job description

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor for our Mount Carmel Guild Substance Use program in Cranford, NJ.

Job Description

Provide substance use counseling to clients in the substance use program level 1 and level 2.1, provide individual, group and family counseling sessions, carries a caseload of clients ,complete prior authorizations, document progress notes in electronic health record. Implement evidenced based modalities to assist clients in their recovery. Complete treatment plans, and other documentation according to agency standards,. Admit clients using NJSAMS. Collecting weekly UDS. Make referrals to detox, inpatient, mental health or supportive services Supervise interns

Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Counseling, social work, or psychology.
• LCADC or CADC required.
• LAC,LPC, LSW or LCSW preferred.
• Experience completing prior authorizations and using NJSAMS.
• Knowledge of IOP level of treatment.

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Current Employees

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Agency Mission

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Salary: $65,000