Substance Use Counselor — Impactful Recovery Work

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, 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.