Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor/Intern Student for CADC

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

* MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATION FOR CADC-CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of a licensed professional (such as an LCADC-CCS), the CADC / CADC Internship evaluates, counsels, and case-manages adults  with Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders 

Responsibilities :

• Clinical Assessments: Conduct standardized intake evaluations, including the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), and determine levels of care using ASAM criteria. 
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with clients to create individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans. 
• Counseling: Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). 
• Case Management: Coordinate care with external entities (e.g., criminal justice systems, probation, housing) and make community referrals. 
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, frequently using the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS). 

Qualifications:

• New Jersey CADC credential in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field (frequently preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SUD, the DSM-5, and 12-step or recovery principles. 

CADC Internship:

• Shadowing & Assisting: Assist senior counselors in conducting preliminary interviews and orientation sessions for new clients.
  Group Facilitation: Co-facilitate or lead psycho-educational classes and support groups under supervision.
  Caseload Support: Manage a reduced caseload or support senior staff in daily client monitoring.
  Core Functions Training: Receive ongoing training in screening, crisis intervention, referral, and consultation.
  Record Keeping: Learn and execute proper clinical charting, progress note-taking, and documentation of client histories. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).
  Enrolled in, or recently completed, an approved ADC/CADC educational curriculum.
  Registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a CADC Intern