Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Northeast Life Skills Associates, Inc
Published
January 14, 2025
Location
121 Howe Avenue Passaic NJ
Job Type
Career level
1-3 years
salary range in US $
$36,500 - $45,500

Description

Outpatient Substance Use & Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorder Treatment agency has a full time position for a counselor intern or (L)CADC counselor.  Hours are 6am-1pm M-F; occasional Sat, Sun or Holiday 6:45 am till 9:15 am.  Duties to include: individual and group counseling, screening, intakes, accurate documentation, organization and computer skills.  E-mail or Fax resume and cover letter to:

Northeast Life Skills Associates Inc.                                     121 Howe Ave Passaic, NJ 07055                                          Fax # 1-973-777-7623                                                                Lauren.Seifert@nlsa-inc.org

Experience

This position will provide direct counseling and case management services for our clients in our Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient substance use treatment program consisting of, but not limited to individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, referral reporting, and discharge planning. Ongoing assessment for program eligibility, monitoring all aspects of care and patient services, and ensuring that the needs of patients are met.
Qualified candidates will be familiar with NJSAMS, SAMHSA, DMHAS and the use of an electronic health record; as well as have knowledge of DSM-5 and ASAM placement criteria.
Previous work experience in the substance use disorder field preferred.

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