Counselor - Psych Indv/Grp Therapy

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

 

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

 

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse services and education to clients and staff of the Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program (OSAT). Provide alcohol and substance abuse education in individual and group formats for chemically dependent clients. Perform data collections that will be provided to the clinical team , substance abuse care management services, and ongoing assessment for program and clinic eligibility; monitor all aspects of clients’ adherence to treatment plan and when applicable referral source mandates, experienced in diverse methods of treatment modalities and treatment of SUD including approaches of Motivational Interviewing, Status of Change, ASAM PPC 2 and DSM Criteria for NJSAMS data entry, voucher compliance and monthly insurance review. knowledge of community resources that will enhance the client’s recovery process.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Chemical Dependance Associate Certification (CCDA); Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) preferred;2. BLS Certification (AHA/ARC) required upon hire;3. High School Diploma or equivalent required4. If Counselor Intern, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, at a minimum, test ready with all class hours completed and registered with the Professional Certification Board, Inc., and the Division of Consumer Affairs;5. Experience in writing and completing summaries for client reports;6. Documentation skills for DAB and observations notes;7. Knowledge of record keeping, monthly reporting and class load statistics; and8. Proficient in Case Reporting and Community Resources

 

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.55 to $35.33. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf