CADC Intern

About the role

Join Morris County Aftercare Center (MCAC) in Denville, NJ, where your expertise can change lives. With over 36 years of service, MCAC is a trusted nonprofit addressing the opioid epidemic through compassionate, evidence-based care. This is your opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where innovation and client‑centered treatment take priority. By combining medication‑assisted treatment with cognitive‑behavioral support and embracing the latest federal regulations, MCAC provides personalized, ethical, and effective care to empower clients on their recovery journey. The organization values efficiency, effectiveness, client satisfaction, professionalism, and integrity, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group substance abuse counseling for a caseload of 50 patients undergoing medication‑assisted treatment.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs, aligned with their care plan and any court stipulations.
• Perform intake, assessment, and case management services; monitor all aspects of care and client services.
• Provide clients with information on community and agency services and make referrals as appropriate.
• Facilitate psycho‑educational classes at the discretion of the Clinical Director.
• Maintain client charts according to licensure standards and participate in discharge planning.
• Participate in case conferences with clients and present cases at multidisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently attending CADC classes or have completed coursework.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Case management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS) is preferred (other factors considered).
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Skills

• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to de‑escalate intense situations and use sound judgment in difficult circumstances.
• Organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Constructive approach to problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).