Substance Abuse Counselor

Renew360°•Toms River, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct clinical services to clients receiving detoxification and short-term residential substance use disorder treatment at Renew360° in Toms River, New Jersey. The role includes counseling, assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and care coordination in compliance with New Jersey Department of Human Services and Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services regulations, applicable laws, accreditation standards, and Renew360° policies. The counselor delivers ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) credential issued by the New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, evidence-based treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Ability to pass required background checks and meet New Jersey regulatory employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience providing substance use disorder treatment in detoxification, residential, or co-occurring treatment settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical screenings for individuals seeking substance use treatment.
Coordinate admissions for medical detoxification and residential treatment programs.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients diagnosed with substance use disorders in detoxification and short-term residential settings.
Conduct substance use and biopsychosocial assessments in accordance with NJ DMHAS and ASAM Criteria requirements.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with clients and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Facilitate clinical and psychoeducational groups, including relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery-oriented programming.
Provide crisis intervention, client support, and clinical oversight during detoxification and early recovery.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies.
Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare, including referrals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
Follow confidentiality, ethical, and professional standards governing substance use disorder treatment.
Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and performance improvement activities.
Maintain required licensure, certification, and continuing education in accordance with New Jersey regulations.
Comply with Renew360° policies, procedures, and program standards.