Chemical Dependency Counselor - ADCS
About The Position
At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com. Participates in the coordination and implementation of the hospital Chemical Dependency Program, and to provide direct services to patients and their families. Performs treatment coordination duties for assigned patients in the Program. Responsibilities include regular liaison with members of the treatment team, discharge planning and aftercare follow-up and marketing with community agencies and professionals. The Chemical Dependency Counselor will document clinical assessments and treatment plans for assigned patients and participate in the Performance Improvement Program pursuant to specifications of monitoring devices.
Requirements
- AA/BA degree with Chemical Dependency experience preferred.
- Certification with State or National CADAC Board preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in psychiatric, chemical dependency or residential treatment facility preferred.
- Experience in counseling chemically dependent adults and their family members and/or significant others.
- Working knowledge of the 12-Step Program.
- Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the coordination and implementation of the hospital Chemical Dependency Program
- Provide direct services to patients and their families.
- Performs treatment coordination duties for assigned patients in the Program.
- Responsibilities include regular liaison with members of the treatment team, discharge planning and aftercare follow-up and marketing with community agencies and professionals.
- Document clinical assessments and treatment plans for assigned patients
- Participate in the Performance Improvement Program pursuant to specifications of monitoring devices.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
