Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist- Program Assertive Community Treatment

DUAL DIAGNOSIS DISORDER SPECIALIST - PROGRAM FOR ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT

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—work to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

• Competitive Salary $60,000
• Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Organization‑Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) 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 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. You will support 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 participates actively in team meetings, including treatment planning.

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

The role utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach and requires competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Universal Substance Abuse Screening, effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment and intervention.

A background check is required. A clear five‑year driving record/abstract is required with ability to be insured by the organization’s carrier.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Mental Health Care