Salary: 60K for LAC or LSW; 65 for LCSW or LPC
Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (Guarantee to Pass!)
• Free Clinical Supervision
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Union Benefits
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:
As an Addiction Recovery services Therapist, you will provide individual counseling to adults, children, and families, supporting their journey toward stability and recovery. Work with our clients to create and document their treatments plans in order to help them in their recovery journey and empower them to reach their fullest potential.

What You Will Do:

• Assess and evaluate clients at intake and/or admission, during ongoing treatment and/or service delivery, and at discharge and/or transfer
• Provide services and supportive interventions, including case management, link to community resources, and provide inter-agency coordination of treatment.
• Respond to clients for crisis intervention
• Plan for communicating and documenting discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum.
• Assist client with concrete services and advocacy, interface with other systems on behalf of the client, provide and engage in inter-organizational care coordination, and follow up on referrals when indicated by initial and ongoing assessment
• Assist with problem-solving for individual and family member treatment and supportive interventions.
• Provides educational/supportive group presentations and discussions with clients and/or family members focused on mental illness, chemical dependency/addictions, and/or dual diagnosis.
  

What We Need to See:

• Master's degree in social work or other behavioral health disciplines from an accredited college or university
• 2 years of clinical experience and documented knowledge of a least one (1) year of work experience counseling substance use and/or co-occurring populations
• MCO panel eligible, as applicable
• Prof. License as required by the program's requirements (LAC, LSW, and/or LCADC)
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.