Substance Abuse Counselor -Union and Essex Counties
Company: BRIDGEWAY REHABILITATION SERVICES iNC
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Work for a company that cares about you! Salary Range:
$51,000-$56,500Sign on Bonus: $5,000Work hours Full time 37.5 hours
ProfessionalWho we are: Bridgeway values and promotes quality
clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes
for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a
work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation,
professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we
never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral
healthcare for the future.Why you should apply: As a Substance
Abuse Counselor you will join an evidence-based program and a
dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical
and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people
to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is
sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons
we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive. POSITION
OVERVIEW: As a Substance Abuse Counselor, referred to as a
co-occurring specialist at Bridgeway, working for Bridgeway's PACT
program, you will serve people with co-occurring disorders in the
community as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals,
all working together to help adults with mental illness learn the
tools to become and remain stable and healthy. PACT: Program of
Assertive Community TreatmentRoles and Responsibilities of the
Substance Abuse CounselorProvide stage-wise substance use treatment
focusing on identification of substance use effects and patterns,
integrating evidence-based Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment
(IDDT) model which includes use of Motivational Interviewing,
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, and teaching strategiesConduct
relapse prevention planning as well as assistance with attending
recovery or self-help meetingsMake appropriate referrals/linkages
to addiction services beyond the scope of PACTProvide technical
assistance and education to members of the team in substance use
and co-occurring disorders. Develops substance use and co-occurring
disorders materials and strategies for individual and group
interventions, in conjunction with the team REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in behavioral health
fieldCADC/LCADC required in accordance with the Alcohol and Drug
Licensing and Certification Act, N.J.S.A. 45:2D-a et
seq.Benefits:Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life
and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAPEligible for medical
benefits after 30 days of employment Flexible work schedules,
clinical training series, leadership development program10 paid
holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation
and sick time PI208253756
Keywords: BRIDGEWAY REHABILITATION SERVICES iNC, Elizabeth , Substance Abuse Counselor -Union and Essex Counties, Other , Elizabeth, New Jersey
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