Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist- Program Assertive Community Treatment

Dual Diagnosis Specialist – Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non‑profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

• Competitive Salary $60,000
• Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Organization‑Paid Life Insurance
• 403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)
• Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish‑speaking candidates

• Required Bachelor's degree in a mental health‑related discipline from an accredited institution
• Required appropriate credentials as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Required two (2) years of experience beyond certification working with chronically mentally ill and/or MICA consumers
• Required willingness to work a flexible 40‑hour schedule per week, including some weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotation
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five‑year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage
• Preferred Bilingual – Spanish speaking

As a full‑time Dual Diagnosis Specialist in our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) department, you will provide substance abuse assessments, education, and counseling to clients, including crisis intervention and symptom assessment. This role supports clients in developing substance use recovery skills and promoting a substance‑free lifestyle through assertive community outreach. The Dual Diagnosis Specialist assists in the referral process—particularly to rehabilitation programs—and actively participates in team meetings, including treatment planning.

You will share in the responsibility of the caseload and support implementation of recovery plans focused on substance use reduction or abstinence to help clients maintain wellness within the community.

Utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach and demonstrating competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Universal Substance Abuse Screening, you will effectively engage individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention.

A Background Check is required. Clear five‑year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by the organization’s carrier.