SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR INTERN
$42,000–$42,000 year
On-siteLakewood, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery support groups, conduct intake evaluations, and provide individual counseling sessions to individuals working toward personal recovery goals. Assess client needs using the Addiction Severity Index in NJSAMS or other standardized tools, diagnose substance use disorders per DSM-5, and determine appropriate levels of care per ASAM Criteria. Provide active case consultation and connect clients with community resources while documenting all services, assessments, and referrals in clinical records with proper signatures. Work collaboratively with the treatment team to promote wellness and continued engagement. Full-time position with varied shifts including evenings and mornings; no weekends or major holidays required.
Required Qualifications
- Be enrolled in a course of study leading to CADC or LCADC status, or to another health professional license that includes work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice, without regard to changes in employment, with progress towards certification or licensing on file, reviewed by the facility at least semiannually and documented; and N.J.A.C. 10:161B-1.9 ii
- Be trained, evaluated and receiving continuing formal clinical supervision by the Director of Substance Use Services or designee, pursuant to the clinical supervision rules of the State health professional licensing board for the course of study in which they are enrolled: the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (BMFTE) for licensed marriage and family therapists; the BMFTE's Professional Counselor Examiners Committee for licensed professional counselors; the BMFTE's Alcohol and Dr...
- Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal history check, supported by fingerprinting, prior to employment.
- Candidates for this position must submit to drug and alcohol screening prior to employment, and in accordance with PBHG policy, thereafter.
- Employee must obtain a physical exam prior to start date, and every three years, thereafter.
- Employee must submit to Mantoux/TB testing prior to start date, and TB Symptom Assessment form annually, thereafter.
- Produce proof of Rubeola and Rubella
- This is a full-time position with varied shifts.
- The schedule includes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 PM–9:00 PM, and Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- No weekends or major holidays are required.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrating knowledge in levels of care index (LOCI).
- Presenting cases in a coherent, formal professional manner which demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and clinical technique.
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