SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Barnegat Township, NJ

4d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor Intern to join their award-winning team in New Jersey. PBHG is a leading non-profit behavioral health organization dedicated to changing and saving lives through a Trauma Informed Care culture. This role is a full-time position based in the Barnegat office, offering a salary range of $40,000.00 - $50,000.00. The organization is recognized as one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and emphasizes staff development and a growth mindset.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrating knowledge in levels of care index (LOCI)
Presenting cases in a coherent, formal professional manner which demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and clinical technique
Understanding and utilizing Electronic Health Record (Carelogic - Qualifacts)
Attending staff meetings as assigned by Supervisor
Adhering to SUS department dress code
Maintaining complete knowledge of SUS and PBHG policies and procedures
Maintaining complete understanding of urine testing policies and procedures
Completing oral and written tests for certification/licensing
Maintains required CPR, and first aid education/certification

Responsibilities

Assessing the counseling needs of the clients
Assessing clients using the Addiction Severity Index in NJSAMS or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5
Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria
Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode
Collaborating with the client to develop a written individual recovery plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client centered, recovery oriented
Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan
Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer
Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the client treatment plan to address ongoing problems
Developing a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care
Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources (e.g., mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP)
Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients
Providing active case consultation
Documenting 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
Complete documentation within 24 hours of service for all group and individual sessions
Understand and utilize Electronic Record System (Qualifacts) at PBH
Complete all designated Essential Learning courses
Work under the supervision of an LCADC, or another health professional licensed to supervise work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature within their scope of practice
Cannot diagnose substance abuse without the signature approval of an LCADC or other clinical supervisor approved to do so
Obtain all clinical authorizations after assessment and ongoing