Addiction Counselor - County of Bergen Department of Health Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Under direction of a Supervising Substance Abuse Counselor or other supervisory official in a state department or other agency, acts as a case consultant or supervises work of subordinate counselors and does varied tasks involved in assisting clients to make satisfactory social/emotional adjustments; may act as supervisor in a small clinic; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties.

Knowledge and Job Responsibilities:  (may include but not limited to)

• Knowledge of and familiarity with counseling theory, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with laws of New Jersey relating to substance abuse after a period of training.
• Knowledge of current facts, theories, hypotheses, programs, and research in the area of narcotic and dangerous drugs.
• Assist in the development of preliminary treatment and recovery plans.
• Participates in case, diagnostic, and progress conferences.
• Investigates and verifies pertinent facts and information necessary for an effective treatment plan.
• Maintains an assigned caseload of clients and provides necessary group or individual counseling and case management services.
• Ability to take part in trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Ability to prepare correspondence.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain histories, records, and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education Requirements:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Schedule:

• Full time (day/evening/holidays maybe assigned and weekend hours (flexible schedule))

Other:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in counseling or social work.
  • One (1) year must include experience with drug/alcohol treatment, prevention and/or rehabilitation.
• Valid New Jersey (NJ) Driver’s License
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.

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