Substance Abuse Counselor - Mays Landing

Job DetailsJob Location: Somers Point, NJ 08244Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 Hourly*CADC required! Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment..  Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan.  We are currently seeking a Counselor to join our team! ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care. BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER: Benefits Competitive Wages  We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance   Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage And More! Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/In-service Programs Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless Discount Position Description: The Counselor provides direct counseling and case management services to patients, consisting of individual, and group services, including assessment, individualized treatment plans, counseling and aftercare services. The Counselor will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company.    Duties and Responsibilities:  Maintain caseload per State Regulations Assures incoming patients have psychosocial assessment and a interpretive summary according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual Completes, with patient participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual. Completes a Treatment Plan Review and update for each patient after completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual Prepares an aftercare transition plan for all patients at the earliest possible time and to review prior to discharge Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling or human services (Master’s Degree preferred)  CADC required Minimum of three years clinical experience, one of which was in a substance abuse environment. Proficient in the use of personal computers