Counselor (Full-Time)

Summary: 

Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for the program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with the clinical philosophy of the program.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Pay: $55,000 - $58,000

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members, consulting regularly with the treatment team to develop and assess treatment goals in line with clinical policy and accreditation guidelines.
• Facilitate all clinical services for clients, including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and relevant communication with referral sources or outpatient providers.
• Maintain clinical records for clients, ensuring appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR, as per program policy.
• Provide documentation and support for utilization review promptly and participate in the UR process as per program policy.
• Participate in aftercare plan development and outcome data processes where applicable.
• Contribute to program-specific curriculum development, literature review, and training in alignment with clinical philosophy.
• Participate in on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention when necessary.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field), or a related field.
• Hold a NJ professional license such as CADC, LSW, LAC, preferably LCADC, LCSW, or LPC.