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Substance Abuse Counselor 2 Mental Health/Alcoholism Services

New Jersey Department of Health

Trenton, NJJobSeen 2w ago

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Trenton, NJ
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor (CADC)

Job overview

Under the direction of a Program Coordinator, the Substance Abuse Counselor provides case counseling and primary therapy, supervises lower‑grade counselors, assists clients with mental illness and alcoholism to achieve social and emotional adjustments, prepares performance evaluations for staff, and performs related duties as required.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Certified Alcohol and Drug CounselorCounselingAssessmentTreatment Planning

Qualifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)Two Years Mental Health or Alcoholism Counseling ExperienceOne Year Direct Alcohol Treatment ExperienceValid New Jersey Driver's License (if Vehicle Operation Required)

Full job description

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Program Coordinator (Mental Health/Alcoholism Services) or other supervisory officer in psychiatric facilities under the direction of the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals, Department of Human Services, acts as a case counselor or primary treatment therapist or supervises the work of a small group of lower grade counselors and does varied tasks involved in assisting clients suffering from mental illness and alcoholism to make the most satisfactory social and emotional adjustments possible; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATION: Applicants must possess a certificate as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), issued by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Applicants who possess the credentials as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) are considered to have met the above certification requirements

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in mental health or alcoholism counseling or social work having the responsibility for gathering and analyzing social or health information from clients, the determination of their needs and the planning and carrying out of a treatment plan geared to the needs of individual clients, one (1) year of which shall have included direct experience with persons addicted to alcohol in an alcohol treatment, prevention and/or rehabilitation program.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

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