Counselor - Psych Indv/Grp Therapy

About the role

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community at Saint Michael's Medical Center, a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in Newark, NJ. This role involves providing substance abuse services and education to clients and staff within the Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program (OSAT).

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and substance abuse education in individual and group formats for chemically dependent clients.
• Perform data collections for the clinical team, including substance abuse care management services and ongoing assessment for program and clinic eligibility.
• Monitor all aspects of clients’ adherence to treatment plans and, when applicable, referral source mandates.
• Utilize diverse treatment modalities for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, ASAM PPC 2, and DSM Criteria.
• Complete NJSAMS data entry, voucher compliance, and monthly insurance reviews.
• Leverage knowledge of community resources to enhance clients’ recovery processes.
• Write and complete summaries for client reports and maintain documentation for DAB and observation notes.
• Maintain records, monthly reporting, and class load statistics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in case reporting and community resources.

Requirements

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Chemical Dependence Associate Certification (CCDA).
• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) preferred.
• BLS Certification (AHA/ARC) required upon hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• If Counselor Intern or Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, must be test-ready with all class hours completed and registered with the Professional Certification Board, Inc., and the Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Experience in writing and completing client report summaries.
• Strong documentation skills for DAB and observation notes.
• Knowledge of record-keeping, monthly reporting, and class load statistics.
• Proficiency in case reporting and familiarity with community resources.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.55 to $35.33 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Saint Michael's Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

Schedule

• Employment Status: Part Time (> 59 hours)
• Shift: Days