Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
* MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATION FOR CADC-CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
Job Summary
- Under the supervision of a licensed professional (such as an LCADC-CCS), the CADC / CADC Internship evaluates, counsels, and case-manages adults with Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders
Responsibilities :
CADC:
- Clinical Assessments: Conduct standardized intake evaluations, including the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), and determine levels of care using ASAM criteria.
- Treatment Planning: Collaborate with clients to create individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans.
- Counseling: Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Case Management: Coordinate care with external entities (e.g., criminal justice systems, probation, housing) and make community referrals.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, frequently using the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS).
Qualifications:
- New Jersey CADC credential in good standing.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field (frequently preferred).
- Strong knowledge of SUD, the DSM-5, and 12-step or recovery principles.
CADC Internship:
- Shadowing & Assisting: Assist senior counselors in conducting preliminary interviews and orientation sessions for new clients.
Group Facilitation: Co-facilitate or lead psycho-educational classes and support groups under supervision.
Caseload Support: Manage a reduced caseload or support senior staff in daily client monitoring.
Core Functions Training: Receive ongoing training in screening, crisis intervention, referral, and consultation.
Record Keeping: Learn and execute proper clinical charting, progress note-taking, and documentation of client histories.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).
Enrolled in, or recently completed, an approved ADC/CADC educational curriculum.
Registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a CADC Intern