Substance Abuse Counselor
JSAS HealthCare, Inc•Neptune Township, NJ
About The Position
JSAS HealthCare in Neptune, New Jersey, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program. The counselor provides assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, and recovery support services to people receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder. The ideal candidate is committed to evidence-based care, harm reduction principles, and helping clients achieve their recovery goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of opioid use disorder treatment and recovery principles.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- CADC, LCADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC credential.
- Experience in opioid treatment programs or MOUD settings.
- Familiarity with electronic health records.
- Bilingual abilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
- Collaborate with medical providers, nurses, case managers, and other treatment team members.
- Educate clients and families about opioid use disorder, recovery, relapse prevention, and MOUD.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement plan.
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Job Type
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