Iron Recovery and Wellness Center

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor main function is to provide substance abuse counseling services for assigned clients.. Able to determine severity and diagnose substance abuse disorders using DSM diagnosis and ASAM placement criteria.. Maintain active a New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification, (CADC), or License, (LCADC). Three years’ experience in the substance abuse treatment field.. Knowledge of addiction, substance abuse treatment services and counseling skills and theory

drug and alcohol counselor

We need changemakers, the work we all do matters to the people we serve. Are you passionate about making an impact and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you! Full timeSchedule: Mon-Fri 11am - 7pm Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful WorkWHO WE ARE:Iron Recovery and Wellness Center, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a substance abuse and dependency recovery organization, which focuses on providing quality care to those who are suffering from addiction and in need of assistance. The Alcohol and Drug Counselor main function is to provide substance abuse counseling services for assigned clients. Provides a wide range of case management services, performs assessment interviews, assesses special needs and/or services for clients. Uses ASAM placement criteria, establishes treatment plans with realistic goals, and refers to other treatment providers based on clients’ needs and prepares discharge summaries under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. Maintains confidential client file and other records and performs other case management duties as needed. Follows agency and program policies and participates in quality improvement activities. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Direct Duties: The Alcohol and Drug Counselor shall be responsible for the clinical services and clinical documentation for assigned clients including the following:</li><li>Provide timely and accurate written and verbal reports as required by referral sources</li><li>Displays written and verbal clinical reporting skills. Develops and completes clinical documentation in a timely fashion based on best practice standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Enters data on required software, (NJSAMS, Electronic Health Record., etc.), to ensure client’s file documentation and other reports are up to date.</li><li>Provides comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, mental health status examination.</li><li>Able to determine severity and diagnose substance abuse disorders using DSM diagnosis and ASAM placement criteria.</li><li>Displays a competent knowledge of the assessment and referral process. Keeps current with available resources and applies appropriate treatment interventions to clients.</li><li>Provides individual, family and group counseling displaying knowledge of the addictive process, mental health issues, and best practices treatment techniques in the Behavioral Services and Addiction field</li><li>Engages family or collateral person in treatment; assess and evaluate client’s issues and concerns helping clients identify appropriate solutions in a timely fashion to develop appropriate and realistic treatment plan.</li><li>Applies the appropriate interventions and treatment processes based on best practices to assist the patient in attaining the goals of treatment.</li><li>Provides comprehensive case management services, which entails the facilitation of timely and effective intakes, admissions, treatment, ancillary services, and discharge plans</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to problem solve with clients and co-workers</li><li>Displays the ability to work with difficult clients. Uses crisis intervention skills, as needed</li><li>Maintains Client's confidentiality accordingly to Company’s policies and all applicable regulations in the Behavioral Services field</li><li>Maintains appropriate ethical relations accordingly to Company’s policies and all applicable regulations and guidelines in the Behavioral Services field.</li><li>Brings to the attention of assigned supervisor any significant issues related to the program operation, client issues or functioning.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge of community agencies, facilities, and services pertinent to mental health and addiction services.</li><li>Provides advocacy for clients with local agencies helping them receive the needed resources and services.</li><li>Maintains and creates a safe and calm environment when dealing with all clients.</li></ul> Other Responsibilities:<ul><li>Displays a competent knowledge of Agency policy and procedures as well as Federal and State Regulations. Keeps current with available resources.</li><li>Encourages staff/clients while demonstrating self-initiative in problem solving.</li><li>Assist in the development of data collection and analysis of the quality improvement projects.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality, proper boundaries and an ethical relationship with clients and co-workers accordingly to Company’s policies and as their New Jersey Professional Board regulations.</li><li>Ensures all client records are maintained according to agency standards, policies and procedures.</li><li>Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field. Completes seminars and/or continuing education programs, as appropriate to update knowledge about addiction and mental health services.</li><li>Able to evaluate the client’s financial status to determine sliding fee and/or proper financial assistance. Complete necessary document for third party billing and enforce fee collection.</li><li>Ensure client’s file documentation and other reports are up to date.</li><li>Completes annual educational program as required.</li><li>Acts as liaison with outside agencies</li><li>Prepares and submits routine and special reports, inclusive of accurate data, payroll, etc., to supervisor via computer within specified time frames.</li><li>Participates in the development of quality improvement activities designed to enhance agency and program services</li><li>Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field by attending formal and agency trainings.</li><li>Maintain active a New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification, (CADC), or License, (LCADC)</li><li>Performs Other Duties as Needed</li></ul> MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Three years’ experience in the substance abuse treatment field.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent ability to work with clients with substance abuse, co-occurring and/or mental health disorders</li><li>Excellent writing skills and record keeping skills</li><li>Detail oriented</li><li>Knowledge of addiction, substance abuse treatment services and counseling skills and theory</li></ul>Preferred Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Addiction, Social Work, Professional Counseling or Psychology.</li></ul>

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