Addiction Counselor - Inpatient/Detox Program
8 days ago
Kearny
Job DescriptionDescription: About Us – Mission & Values All In Solutions was founded by a team of compassionate professionals who believe long-term recovery from addiction is possible. Our mission is to provide high-quality substance use treatment and support services that help clients achieve lasting sobriety. We strive to be a trusted leader in behavioral healthcare, supporting personal growth in a safe, healthy environment. Summary We are seeking a passionate and skilled Addiction Counselor to join our clinical team. The Counselor plays a critical role in providing comprehensive, evidence-based counseling and support to individuals entering detoxification for substance use disorders. This position involves delivering individual, group, and family counseling to promote recovery, life adjustments, and successful transition to continuing care. Responsibilities: • Provide evidence-based clinical counseling through therapy sessions, utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, to support clients in achieving sobriety and developing critical coping skills., • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including psychosocial evaluations and diagnostic reviews, to determine the client's physical and mental condition, degree of substance dependency, and suitability for the detox/residential program., • Develop, implement, and continuously review measurable, individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with the client and the multidisciplinary team., • Manage a dedicated client caseload within the detox and/or residential setting, ensuring continuous, high-quality clinical care from admission through discharge., • Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups focused on early recovery, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and co-occurring mental health issues., • Collaborate seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team (medical staff, psychiatrists, case managers, and residential support) to ensure holistic, coordinated care and a safe therapeutic environment., • Complete and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries) in full compliance with NJ state regulations, federal guidelines (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2), and accreditation standards., • Coordinate discharge planning by connecting clients with appropriate aftercare services, community resources, and sober living arrangements to support sustained recovery., • Bachelors’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution, preferred., • Valid state licensure: CADC, • Minimum of 2 years of experience providing counselling in a substance abuse treatment setting. Experience with co-occurring disorders preferred., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build rapport with clients and work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in using KIPU.