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

Under the direction of a supervisory official, plans, develops and supervises counseling components necessary for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from drug addiction; to engage special populations, such as various ethnic and racial communities and individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community; performs other related duties as required.

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

• Knowledge about populations that have been historically marginalized or under-represented in treatment.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of the types of training and supportive therapy required for substance abuse.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Participate in Division community outreach initiatives.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders and communities to promote awareness and resources.
• Maintain clinical records/project documentation in accordance with requirements.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling and didactic sessions.

• Conduct clinical intakes as assigned.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), issued by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Schedule:

• Full time

Other:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical treating substance use disorder.
• Valid New Jersey (NJ) Driver’s License
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ideal opportunity for candidates seeking licensure such as, LCSW, as supervision will be provided.

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