Substance Use Disorder Counselor — Impactful Recovery Leader

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor to join its treatment team. You will assess clients, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and provide direct addiction services in a collaborative setting.

Requires a Master’s in Counseling and LCADC license with 3–5 years of substance use disorder experience. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in counseling and LCADC license.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience with substance use disorders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess counseling needs of clients and determine level of care.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans with measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with treatment team and coordinate referrals and discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation in the clinical record and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Licensed LCADC

Tools

ASAM PPC-2R

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor to join its treatment team. You will assess clients, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and provide direct addiction services in a collaborative setting.

Requires a Master’s in Counseling and LCADC license with 3–5 years of substance use disorder experience. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential; bilingual skills are a plus.