Therapist - Addictions Services

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group counseling to clients at an IOP and OP level of care based on evidenced-based treatment for SUD population
• Conducts assessments through the NJ intake system including a comprehensive assessment that identifies the individualized strengths, barriers and needs of the person served
• Promote consumer-driven services and recovery-oriented environment; assist individuals and their family in making decisions, taking action, and treatment planning
• Provides education and information to individual and family
• Referral and linkage to a comprehensive case management program to address life domains such as social support, treatment needs, finances, transportation, legal services and health care
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team approach to coordinate services including case management programs and prescribers
• Develop and implement individual recovery plans that are person-centered and include strategies for recovery, including linkage to MAT services if desired; the plan shall identify priorities, desired outcomes and the strategies and resources to be used in obtaining outcomes based on the assessment
• Provide training to clients on the recognition of relapse triggers and strategies to deal with avoiding a relapse
• Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Advocate on behalf of the individual by providing a holistic experience
• Document all consumer sessions and outreach rendered thoroughly and timely in the electronic care record
• Records meet all applicable procedures, regulatory and professional standards for timeliness, completeness and qualitative aspects of care
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and individual supervisions per agency standards

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field
• Preferred; Licensed by the State of New Jersey as a LAC/LSW/LPC/LCSW; dual license with LCADC a plus, pursuant to N.J.S.A
• One year experience working with the behavioral health population preferred
• Valid Driver's License