SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKER |BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVERGREEN SERVICES| FULL-TIME FLEX| (20601)

Job Duties

• Assessing the counseling needs of the clients.
• Assessing clients using ASI or using other standardized assessment tools, for adolescents by using the CASI or using other evidence-based validated assessment tools, and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM-IV-TR.
• Determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R.
• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes goals and measurable objectives.
• The director of substance abuse counseling shall develop, monitor, and provide clients and the treatment team with written schedules that will be used to update each client treatment plan(s) in order to ensure that each client's treatment needs are addressed.
• Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan; N.J.A.C. 10:161A-1.9.
• Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer.
• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems.
• Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
• Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services).
• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients.
• Providing active case consultation.
• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client's clinical record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.
• Participating in scheduled supervisory sessions.
• Making recommendations to Program Director/Senior Staff regarding improvement needs and suggest resolutions which may enhance quality of treatment and delivery of services.
• Participates in same gender urine screenings.
• Accepts the policy and needs random staff drug testing.

Qualifications

• At least completion of a minimum of 72 educational hours issued by the New Jersey Addictions Professionals Certification Board (APCBNJ).
• At Least Minimal Counseling Experience Required.
• An understanding of addiction treatments, including pharmacology.
• Assessment and Counseling skills.
• Reporting And Record Keeping Experience Preferred.
• Cultural competency.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, etc.).
• Heartsaver/CPR certification required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A Counselor Intern (Substance Abuse Worker) is in training, working under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor and can demonstrate the completion of a minimum of 72 educational hours issued by the New Jersey Addictions Professionals Certification Board (APCBNJ), or its documented equivalent from an accredited college or university before being assigned counseling responsibilities and with the understanding that the s/he will obtain the necessary credentials to advance to a fully credentialed alcohol and drug counselor.
• A Counselor Intern (Substance Abuse Worker) must demonstrate their active pursuit of the CADC/LCADC by completing the required continuing education classroom hours and registration for the IC&RC written examination with 24 months of hire & have 3 years from the date of hire to become certified as an LCADC or CADC, or another clinical licensed professional that includes the work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.