Substance Abuse Counselor 2. Mental Health/Alcoholism Service
New Jersey Department of Health
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Under supervisory direction in psychiatric facilities, the Substance Abuse Counselor 2 provides case counseling or primary treatment therapy to clients with mental illness and alcoholism, or supervises a small group of lower-grade counselors. The role includes helping clients make social and emotional adjustments, supervising staff and work activities, and preparing and signing official performance evaluations. Candidates must hold a CADC certificate or qualifying LCADC credentials and meet the stated counseling or social-work experience requirements.
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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.
Preference will be given to candidates who are Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC).
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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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