Counselor

Description

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.

We are excited to announce our Counselor openings! Positions are available in Newark, NJ, Secaucus, NJ, Kearny, NJ, Morris Plains, NJ and Toms River, NJ. The Counselor will provide best practice clinical services to clients with addiction and mental health disorders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Counselor:

• Perform all responsibilities as outlined in the Department of Health Regulations – N. J. A. C 10:161B-1.8 Qualifications and responsibilities of the substance abuse counseling staff (addendum attached).
• Assess client’s needs using evidence-based validated assessment tools (i.e. ASI, CASI, etc.), diagnose clients for substance disorders using the DSM (within scope) and determine appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria in order to provide individual and group therapy, psycho-education, case management, and crisis intervention to clients.
• Counselor should obtain previous records that are relevant the current treatment episode and collaborate with clients to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered; recovery oriented and includes goals with measurable objectives.
• Provide substance use disorder counseling services (individual, group, family, and crisis)—inclusive of all comorbidities, specified in the client treatment plan, when and where necessary, throughout treatment according to ASAM criteria to determine the need for continued services, transfer or discharge.
• Conduct CSR for SAI, LOCI/Extension Requests for Recovery Court clients and Utilization Review for Private Insurance clients; process and monitor results of urine analysis and escort clients using company vehicle (if approved) to medical, legal, or recreational appointments and be available for on call crisis where applicable. Complete concurrent reviews with MCOs for all clients on assigned caseload for continuing care and transition planning.
• Provide active case consultations and maintain ongoing communication (direct & in-direct) with supervisor, Director, coworkers, families (if consent is given) and referral sources;
• Participate in regular clinical case conferences meetings for assigned clients, weekly clinical supervision, trainings, workshops, and etc. – as assigned by Director.
• Keep accurate records and clinical documentation, in accordance with DOH/DMHAS or other contracted requirements; complete clinical documentation for all counseling, education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the paper and/or electronic records while maintaining quality assurance standards are met.
• Document all clinical service delivery on the day of delivery in the electronic health record.
• Document complete and detailed facility incident reports for Director and any other persons stipulated to receive them, including referral source per contractual agreement and emergency contact when appropriate.
• Develop client’s transfer and/or discharge plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care; contact referral source (s), provide case consultation and coordinate with referral sources (i.e., criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCP&P, and/or mental health treatment providers).
• Perform additional functions supportive of the program as assigned by the respective Program Director.
• Adhere to all safety and security protocol of the worksite.
• Collect drug screens from clients of same gender and document results in client health record.
• Complete optimized billing.
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• Counselor II: High School Diploma (minimum) + CADC + Relevant Experience
• Counselor III: Master's Degree + LCADC, LAC or LSW + Relevant Experience
• Counselor IV: Master's Degree + LSCW or LPC + Relevant Experience
• At least three (3) years’ experience in human services fieldwork (Preferred)
• Experience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation (Preferred)

Licensing and/or Certifications:

• Counselor II: CADC
• Counselor III-IV: LSW, LAC, LCADC, LCSW, LPC
• Senior Counselor: LCSW + LCADC or LPC + LCADC
• A valid Driver’s License

Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria
• Strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM V) necessary to identify mental health, personality and substance use disorders
• In-depth knowledge of the causes and affects of addiction on individuals, families and society
• Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide
• Understanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing and 12-step treatment methods
• Knowledge of needs and risk assessment
• Comprehension of case management and record keeping practices

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Who Are We?

Since 1968, Integrity House has provided comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. Integrity is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, Integrity House is recognized statewide as a treatment leader. Integrity House is committed to best practice and has expanded its program and services throughout the years to remain a practical resource for those who need help. We currently offer inpatient, residential, and outpatient, levels of addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; treatment for co-occurring disorders; outpatient mental health services; recovery programs; education and workforce readiness opportunities; and supportive housing.

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Experience

Education/Experience:
•Counselor II: High School Diploma (minimum) + CADC + Relevant Experience
• Counselor III: Master's Degree + LCADC, LAC or LSW + Relevant Experience
• Counselor IV: Master's Degree + LSCW or LPC + Relevant Experience
• At least three (3) years’ experience in human services fieldwork (Preferred)
• Experience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation (Preferred)
Licensing and/or Certifications:
• Counselor II: CADC
• Counselor III-IV: LSW, LAC, LCADC, LCSW, LPC
• Senior Counselor: LCSW + LCADC or LPC + LCADC
• A valid Driver’s License
Knowledge:
• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria
• Strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM V) necessary to identify mental health, personality and substance use disorders
• In-depth knowledge of the causes and affects of addiction on individuals, families and society
• Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide
• Understanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing and 12-step treatment methods
• Knowledge of needs and risk assessment
• Comprehension of case management and record keeping practices