Department for Persons with Disabilities
CADC/LCADC Counselor (Men's Program)
Department for Persons with Disabilities, Paterson, New Jersey, us, 07544
Overview
CADC/LCADC Counselor Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs. Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team! Location: Paterson, NJ Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm) with 2 late nights to be determined (10:00am-6:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm) Sign on bonus of
$3000
(Full Time Only, New Employees Only) Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Responsibilities
Provide individual, group and family counseling; didactics; treatment planning and case management as required per licensing standards (residential or ambulatory according to program) for a caseload of clients Formulate measurable individualized Treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Reviews for each client on caseload Maintain clinical portion of clients’ charts as per DMHAS and CARF guidelines, ensuring that all documentation is up to date per Straight & Narrow policy on documentation Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) and present information for Treatment Plan or Treatment Plan Review for clients on caseload Attend individual and group supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled Provide clients on caseload with referrals to other agencies for concurrent and/or continued care as part of case management as necessary Provide crisis intervention to clients as necessary Submit documentation to Supervisor daily for any/all sessions held with clients on that day Attend and actively participate in all CQI subcommittee meetings and/or Grievance Committee meetings on which membership is held Prepare monthly reports to overseeing agencies/referral sources Present supervisor annually documentation of continuing education coursework to maintain CADC/LCADC certification Encourage and support clients’ participation in AA/NA/GA activities Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies Qualifications
Must have a BA/BS or MA/MSW degree with a CADC or LCADC. 1-3 years of experience in the addictions and/or mental health field. Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Familiar with NJSAMS, ASAM and LOCI. Experience facilitating groups and individuals and familiar with Drug Court Policies. Excellent working knowledge of computers. Experience in the fee-for-service environment is a plus. Benefits
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), in-house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. We provide supervision for those pursuing licensure in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.
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CADC/LCADC Counselor Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs. Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team! Location: Paterson, NJ Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm) with 2 late nights to be determined (10:00am-6:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm) Sign on bonus of
$3000
(Full Time Only, New Employees Only) Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Responsibilities
Provide individual, group and family counseling; didactics; treatment planning and case management as required per licensing standards (residential or ambulatory according to program) for a caseload of clients Formulate measurable individualized Treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Reviews for each client on caseload Maintain clinical portion of clients’ charts as per DMHAS and CARF guidelines, ensuring that all documentation is up to date per Straight & Narrow policy on documentation Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) and present information for Treatment Plan or Treatment Plan Review for clients on caseload Attend individual and group supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled Provide clients on caseload with referrals to other agencies for concurrent and/or continued care as part of case management as necessary Provide crisis intervention to clients as necessary Submit documentation to Supervisor daily for any/all sessions held with clients on that day Attend and actively participate in all CQI subcommittee meetings and/or Grievance Committee meetings on which membership is held Prepare monthly reports to overseeing agencies/referral sources Present supervisor annually documentation of continuing education coursework to maintain CADC/LCADC certification Encourage and support clients’ participation in AA/NA/GA activities Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies Qualifications
Must have a BA/BS or MA/MSW degree with a CADC or LCADC. 1-3 years of experience in the addictions and/or mental health field. Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Familiar with NJSAMS, ASAM and LOCI. Experience facilitating groups and individuals and familiar with Drug Court Policies. Excellent working knowledge of computers. Experience in the fee-for-service environment is a plus. Benefits
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), in-house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. We provide supervision for those pursuing licensure in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.
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