Dual License Substance Use 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
This full-time role supports Acenda's Mental Health Urgent Care in Cape May County. The Dual License Substance Use Therapist provides clinical support to adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use needs, helping individuals stabilize, strengthen their well-being and connect with the appropriate level of ongoing care.
- Conducting assessments
- Developing individualized treatment approaches
- Providing evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)
- Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Engaging families and community supports when appropriate
- Coordinating service linkages
- Ensuring successful transitions 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, with a minimum of LAC or LSW; CADC or LCADC preferred
- Candidates may also be addiction counselor-interns actively working toward CADC certification
- Experience assessing and treating individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including MI, CBT and Solution-Focused approaches
- 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 culturally responsive, person-centered care
Pay
- Base rate: $31.25/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
Schedule
Day schedule with some evening and weekend shifts