Substance Use Counselor - FT

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.We are currently seeking a Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor for our Mount Carmel Guild Substance Use program in Cranford, NJ.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Provide substance use counseling to clients in the substance use program level 1 and level 2.1, provide individual, group and family counseling sessions, carries a caseload of clients ,complete prior authorizations, document progress notes in electronic health record. Implement evidenced based modalities to assist clients in their recovery.

Complete treatment plans, and other documentation according to agency standards,. Admit clients using NJSAMS. Collecting weekly UDS. Make referrals to detox, inpatient, mental health or supportive services Supervise internsJOB REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree in Counseling, social work, or psychology.LCADC or CADC required.

LAC,LPC, LSW or LCSW preferred.Experience completing prior authorizations and using NJSAMS.Knowledge of IOP level of treatment. Visit our website ccannj.comCURRENT EMPLOYEES:Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook.

Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.AGENCY MISSION:In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Salary: $65,000