* 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Union, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Case Managementunmatched
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Computer-Based Training (CBT)unmatched
Criminal Justiceunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
License Managementunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Probation/Paroleunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Psychologyunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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