Integrity House
Licensed Counselor
Integrity House, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to impact someone’s life? At Integrity, we believe that a vibrant company culture that supports and nurtures our employees is so essential that it is the key to our success. With our team culture, we listen to your ideas and invest in your career growth! Our purpose and passion are to empower clients, their loved ones, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Be a part of our team whose mission is to help individuals and families through an effective and measurable system of comprehensive Therapeutic Community addictions treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery support in a way that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change.We are excited to announce our
Licensed Counselor
opening!Our licensed counselors are responsible for providing counseling addiction services, education, and support to our clients in our residential and outpatient substance disorder treatment programs at our Newark, Secaucus, Kearny, Morris Plains, or Toms River, NJ locations.Work schedules will be reflected during the time of onboarding. The work schedule will include evenings and weekend hours based on business needs.Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Licensed Counselor
Assess client’s needs using evidence-based validated assessment tools (i.e., ASI, CASI, etc.), diagnose clients for substance disorders using the DSM, and determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria to provide individual and group therapy, psycho-education, case management, and crisis intervention to clients.The counselor should obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode and collaborate with clients to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered, recovery-oriented, and includes goals with measurable objectives.Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan, when and where necessary, throughout treatment according to ASAM criteria to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge.Conduct CSR for SAI, LOCI/Extension Requests for Drug Court clients, and Utilization Review for Private Insurance clients; process and monitor results of urine analysis and escort clients using company vehicle (if approved) to medical, legal, or recreational appointments and be available for an on-call crisis where applicable.Provide active case consultations and maintain ongoing communication (direct & in-direct) with supervisor, Director, coworkers, families (if consent is given), and referral sources; participate in weekly Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings for assigned clients, clinical supervision, training, workshops, etc. – as assigned by Director.Keep accurate records and clinical documentation per Annex A requirements; complete clinical documentation for all counseling, education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the paper and/or electronic records while maintaining quality assurance standards are met.Document complete and detailed facility incident reports for Director and any other persons stipulated to receive them, including referral source per contractual agreement and emergency contact when appropriate.Develop client’s transfer and/or discharge plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care; contact referral source (s), provide case consultation, and coordinate with referral sources (i.e., criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCP&P, and/or mental health treatment providers).Perform additional functions supportive of the program as assigned by the respective Program Director.Adhere to all safety and security protocols of the work site.Preferred Qualifications of a Licensed Counselor:
Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field,
*Counselor II, III, IV, will require a master’s degreeThree (3) years of experience in human services fieldwork preferredExperience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation preferredSpecialized Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of ASAM criteriaA strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM) is necessary to identify mental health, personality, and substance use disorders.In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of addiction on individuals, families, and societyUnderstanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life-threatening situations, including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide under the guidance of the correctional center staff if neededUnderstanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing, and 12-step treatment methodsKnowledge of needs and risk assessmentComprehension of case management and record-keeping practicesKnowledge of Microsoft Office suiteCultural SensitivityIn-depth knowledge and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics and client’s Bill of RightsAbility to clinically justify treatment at various levels of care using ASAM criteriaAbility to conduct service reviews and negotiate continued residential treatment with insurance companies, drug court task evaluators, and SAI care coordinatorsAbility to conduct clinical assessments under the supervision of a Clinical SupervisorAbility to conduct a suicidal/homicidal risk assessmentAbility to identify symptoms associated with mental health and personality disordersEffective clinical communication, both written and verbalAbility to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients and solid working relationships with staffAbility to demonstrate cultural awareness, genuine positive regard, and empathy regarding client concernsDemonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing counselor dutiesLicensing and Credentials:Must hold current counseling or social work license in the State of New JerseyMaster’s level licensure (e.g., LSW, LAC, LCADC) for
Counselor III, IV positions only.Clinical Licensure (e.g., LPC, LCSW)
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Licensed Counselor
opening!Our licensed counselors are responsible for providing counseling addiction services, education, and support to our clients in our residential and outpatient substance disorder treatment programs at our Newark, Secaucus, Kearny, Morris Plains, or Toms River, NJ locations.Work schedules will be reflected during the time of onboarding. The work schedule will include evenings and weekend hours based on business needs.Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Licensed Counselor
Assess client’s needs using evidence-based validated assessment tools (i.e., ASI, CASI, etc.), diagnose clients for substance disorders using the DSM, and determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria to provide individual and group therapy, psycho-education, case management, and crisis intervention to clients.The counselor should obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode and collaborate with clients to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered, recovery-oriented, and includes goals with measurable objectives.Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan, when and where necessary, throughout treatment according to ASAM criteria to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge.Conduct CSR for SAI, LOCI/Extension Requests for Drug Court clients, and Utilization Review for Private Insurance clients; process and monitor results of urine analysis and escort clients using company vehicle (if approved) to medical, legal, or recreational appointments and be available for an on-call crisis where applicable.Provide active case consultations and maintain ongoing communication (direct & in-direct) with supervisor, Director, coworkers, families (if consent is given), and referral sources; participate in weekly Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings for assigned clients, clinical supervision, training, workshops, etc. – as assigned by Director.Keep accurate records and clinical documentation per Annex A requirements; complete clinical documentation for all counseling, education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the paper and/or electronic records while maintaining quality assurance standards are met.Document complete and detailed facility incident reports for Director and any other persons stipulated to receive them, including referral source per contractual agreement and emergency contact when appropriate.Develop client’s transfer and/or discharge plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care; contact referral source (s), provide case consultation, and coordinate with referral sources (i.e., criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCP&P, and/or mental health treatment providers).Perform additional functions supportive of the program as assigned by the respective Program Director.Adhere to all safety and security protocols of the work site.Preferred Qualifications of a Licensed Counselor:
Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field,
*Counselor II, III, IV, will require a master’s degreeThree (3) years of experience in human services fieldwork preferredExperience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation preferredSpecialized Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of ASAM criteriaA strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM) is necessary to identify mental health, personality, and substance use disorders.In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of addiction on individuals, families, and societyUnderstanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life-threatening situations, including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide under the guidance of the correctional center staff if neededUnderstanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing, and 12-step treatment methodsKnowledge of needs and risk assessmentComprehension of case management and record-keeping practicesKnowledge of Microsoft Office suiteCultural SensitivityIn-depth knowledge and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics and client’s Bill of RightsAbility to clinically justify treatment at various levels of care using ASAM criteriaAbility to conduct service reviews and negotiate continued residential treatment with insurance companies, drug court task evaluators, and SAI care coordinatorsAbility to conduct clinical assessments under the supervision of a Clinical SupervisorAbility to conduct a suicidal/homicidal risk assessmentAbility to identify symptoms associated with mental health and personality disordersEffective clinical communication, both written and verbalAbility to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients and solid working relationships with staffAbility to demonstrate cultural awareness, genuine positive regard, and empathy regarding client concernsDemonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing counselor dutiesLicensing and Credentials:Must hold current counseling or social work license in the State of New JerseyMaster’s level licensure (e.g., LSW, LAC, LCADC) for
Counselor III, IV positions only.Clinical Licensure (e.g., LPC, LCSW)
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