Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Per Diem |Behavioral Health Services - Evergreen

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Per Diem |Behavioral Health Services
- Evergreen |24365

Job Category: Allied Health/Technical

Requisition Number: CERTI
009195

• Part-Time
• On-site

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
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* We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting,
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Position Responsibilities
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• Assessing clients using ASI or using other standardized assessment tool and for adolescents using the CASI or using other evidence-based validated assessment tool, and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM-IV-TR.
• Determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R.
• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Collaborating with the client in order to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes goals and measurable objectives.
• Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan; N.J.A.C. 10:161A-1.9.
• Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer.
• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems.
• Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
• Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services).
• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients.
• Providing active case consultation; and documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client's clinical record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.
• Performs all duties with respect, dignity, and impunity according to the ethics of the hospital, adductions field and training, NJ state laws and acts as an advocate for the patients within NBMC, with other facilities establishing positive working relationships within the hospital and the broader community. Dedicated to patients' rights and commitment to confidentiality are expected.
• Makes all required appointments for patients regarding treatment.
• Works with staff to insure the best treatment recovery outcomes and quality services for patients served.
• Sends signed release to other providers and reports findings to staff once collateral info is received. Files collateral information properly according to each patient.
• Makes recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from an addiction and recovery perspective.
• Completes chart audits under senior staff's guidance.
• Notifies Security Department when/if the need arises to ensure the safety of the patient, community, staff and/or property. Informs Emergency Room staff that an immediate evaluation may need to be performed.
• Attends scheduled supervisory sessions.
• Makes recommendations to Program Director/Senior Staff regarding improvement needs and suggests resolutions which may enhance quality of treatment and delivery of services.
• Accepts the policy and need for random staff drug testing.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct, Dress Codes, and Ethical Standards.
• Familiar with…