CERTIFIED /LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR **$1500 SIGN ON BONUS**
Company: Gateway Foundation Inc
Location: Pemberton
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Join a team committed to making a difference! Gateway is the
first licensed substance use disorder treatment provider and CARF
accredited program in New Jersey. As the only correctional
institution in the state to house individuals with substance use
disorders, you'll be part of a unique opportunity to help those in
need. -At Gateway, you'll have the chance to work closely with all
departments in the facility, including medical, mental health, and
education. Plus, with employee recognition programs like Employee
of the Month and free meals provided during shifts by the
Department of Corrections, you'll feel valued and supported.
-Gateway is also committed to helping you advance in your career.
We offer assistance with obtaining and maintaining credentials,
including CEUs. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those
who need it most.Certified Substance Abuse Counselors are
responsible for:
- Completes comprehensive assessment of clients' substance abuse
history and treatment requirements, and prepares individualized
developmentally appropriate treatment plan. -
- Provides individual and group counseling, and educational
programs in accordance with treatment plan.
- Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress
and responses to treatments; and maintains related records and
charts. -
- Performs case management and contributes to client care
monitoring.
- Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more
intensive services. -Job Requirements:
- Current certification or qualification as an alcohol, drug, or
substance abuse counselor in New Jersey. -(CADC, LCADC, LPC)
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work,
mental health counseling, or substance abuse counseling
preferred
- Ability to perform assessment, treatment planning, and
counseling, and provide intensive services for some complex cases,
with minimal supervision and direction, at a level normally
acquired through two years prior experience in the substance abuse
field -Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two
hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,
push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to
receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
- Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for
accuracy
- Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms
and unusual noises -Competitive Compensation and Benefits: -Gateway
Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and
diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a
difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our
employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a
Total Rewards Package that includes:
- Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive
opportunity
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in
the first year
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts -
- Commuter Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match -
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs -Gateway Foundation is an Equal
Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender
Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Keywords: Gateway Foundation Inc, Hamilton , CERTIFIED /LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR **$1500 SIGN ON BONUS**, Other , Pemberton, New Jersey
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