Co-Occurring Substance Use & Mental Health Therapist
Acenda Integrated Health is a premier provider of integrated mental and behavioral health services in New Jersey, offering 100+ programs that support individuals and families through all stages of life. Our services include mental health and substance use treatment, crisis care, family services, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs. Acenda is committed to moving lives forward through innovative, compassionate and person-centered care. Recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer, Acenda offers a collaborative culture focused on professional growth, work-life balance and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
About the role
The Co-Occurring Substance Use & Mental Health Therapist supports Acenda's Mental Health Urgent Care in Gloucester County, NJ, providing short-term clinical care to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. This role helps individuals stabilize, make meaningful progress and connect with the appropriate level of ongoing care.
Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments and providing evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR). The Therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, connects individuals with an APN for medication management when appropriate, engages families and community supports, and coordinates service linkages following completion of the 30-day program.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a Human Services field with at least two years of post-Master's experience
- Active New Jersey clinical license in good standing: LAC, LPC, LCSW or LSW
- CADC or LCADC
- Experience assessing and treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including MI, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and IMR
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning and care coordination skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, strengths-based team
- Commitment to person-centered care for individuals with co-occurring needs
Pay
- Full-time starting rate: $28.85/hour
- $5,000 sign-on bonus - $2,500 paid at hire and $2,500 following successful completion of 90 days
- Additional $1.50/hour for Spanish proficiency
- Opportunity to earn additional bonuses
Schedule
Schedule includes evening and weekend hours.