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Substance Use Counselor LCADC

4 months ago

Parsippany, United States Mental Health Association Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Substance Use Recovery and Empowerment (SURE) program provides individuals with support and assistance in developing a plan for recovery from substance use and related mental health concerns. The team’s goal is to assist those diagnosed with a substance use disorder with achieving long term recovery while living a fulfilling and productive life.

Qualifications:

  • LCSW, LSW, LPC or LAC preferred
  • LCADC or CADC required 
  • 3 years of experience in addictions counseling
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses  consumers and their counseling needs using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use and mental health disorders using the DSM-5
  • Determines the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria
  • Obtains previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode
  • Unless clinically contraindicated, collaborates with the consumer to develop a client centered, recovery oriented written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives.
  • Provides the substance abuse and mental health counseling services specified in the consumer treatment plan
  • Reviews consumers throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, in order to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer.
  • Reviews and, where necessary, revises the consumer treatment plan to address ongoing problems.
  • Develops a consumer discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care
  • Contacts, consults and coordinates with referral sources, as needed.  (eg. mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP).
  • Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients
  • Provides active case consultation.
  • Documents all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records

Reports to: Program Director, SURE Program

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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