Addiction Counselor - CADC/LCADC - Bilingual - Secaucus
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for:
Addiction Professionals Certification Board, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Addiction Counselor - CADC/LCADC - Bilingual - Secaucus Location
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION
New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Able to read and write in English. Computer literacy required to operate email, internet, MS word and office and Agency operational software.
SPECIAL CLIENT-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS
Capable of working effectively in a self-directed role, able to multi-task and problem-solve. Each job responsibility and competency measurement include the following requirements: the ability to coordinate work of others, able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while dealing with clients, able to appropriately manage clients’ behaviors and motivate them to follow treatment protocols and schedules. Ability to work independently and under supervision, Ability to communicate effectively with all clients from adult age to geriatric, co-workers, individually and in group setting.
Telephone etiquette.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Uphold organizational mission, values, vision and support the integrated process of care while exhibiting integrity and ethics in all endeavors.Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery program and process knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and regional regulations, including Accreditation standards that govern treatment of substance use disorders including confidentiality, patient rights, ethics, and discriminationConsult with supervisor whenever a conflict pertaining the Code of Ethics arises.Knowledge of the Modified Therapeutic Community, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy modelsInteract with clients, staff, and client family members in an appropriate therapeutic and professional manner.Accommodate to agency’s different working schedules and facilities.Document all individual counseling, group counseling psychoeducation services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client’s electronic health record in accordance with agency policies and procedures.Contact referral sources providing case consultations and coordination with referral sources i.e. Recovery Court, MAP Parole, DCP&P, Federal Parole, ISP, Probation, DWI initiativeObtain appropriately signed consents when soliciting from or providing information to outside sources to protect client confidentiality and rights.Provide Orientation to clients following the orientation manual, on an individual and/or group basis within the first week of treatment.Initiate an initial treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, and the complete a master treatment plan within the first four weeks of treatment. Treatment plans must be completed in collaboration with the client and updated a minimum of once per month.Treatment plans should be client-centered, recovery oriented, and measurable.Assessing clients using the standardized or evidence-based assessment tools and diagnosing clients for substance use disorders using the DSM 5 under supervision.Gather relevant history from client including by not limited to alcohol and other drug abuse using the appropriate assessment tools and interview techniques.Evaluate psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of substance related and mental health disorders using appropriate assessment tools.Identify any existing conditions (medical, physical, psychiatric, etc.) that indicate need for additional professional assessment and/or services and make appropriate referrals.Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode upon securing proper consent to release information formDevelop an Interpretive Summary within the first week of treatment.Identify the appropriate therapeutic approaches and resources to be utilized with each individual client.Develop and review discharge plans at least once per month.Individualize counseling in accordance with cultural, gender, and lifestyle differences.Prepare and discuss clients’ clinical cases with the clinical team and explain the rationale for all actions taken throughout the course of treatment including any case management activities done for the client.Identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the…
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