Primary Therapist

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for daily co-facilitation of process group, weekly individual counseling of clients, development and implementation of treatment plan with client participation, and review of treatment plan regularly with client.  In addition, clinicians must also possess the ability to perform crisis intervention as needed, provide patient and family education regarding addiction and relapse prevention techniques, collaborate with other involved agencies, and identify concurrent mental health issues and make referrals as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Masters in social work or related field from accredited university with minimum two years post-licensure. State-specific licensure required. Certified Alcoholism Counselor Certification, CADC or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or willing to obtain CADC/LCADC licensure within 3 years of employment. 2 –4 years of substance abuse counseling experience with Adults/Adolescents population. Ability to obtain information about, and interpret information in terms of abuse and dependence, Knowledge of the natural history of dependence, Knowledge of  progression of chemical dependency and treatment approaches. Bilingual preferred 

What We Offer

Competitive pay• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401k with Company match• Generous paid time off• Paid Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Advancement and career development opportunities

 

 

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.