Part-Time Counselor Intern (Detox) - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Counselor Intern (Detox)

Schedule per week: Part-time Weekend (Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm)

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Summary:

The Primary Detox Counselor functions as an integral part of the treatment team and provides individual, group and didactic sessions as well as case management services to the clients on his/her caseload ensuring that the treatment requirements of all regulating bodies are fulfilled. Under the direction of Program Director, monitor and review of clients’ progress notes, MDTs, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes for clients in the Detox program

• Review and complete all required admission documents

• Provide new clients with basic information regarding our services/ programs

• Complete required modules in electronic health record and NJSAMS such as DMHAS Income Eligibility, Addiction Severity Index, DSM V, and LOCI. Obtain clinical authorization for admission when required.

• Forward designated documents to internal departments (e.g. medical department and welfare case manager)

• Communicate with program staff regarding completed admissions

• Submit all completed intake documentation to the Clinical Director for review in a timely manner. Ensure that files are inclusive to include all documentation as required by DMHAS and/or other credentialing entities.

• Establish and maintain positive, professional interactions and relationships with referrals sources, community stakeholders, and any person or organization making contact with Straight and Narrow.

• Maintain clinical portion of clients’ charts as per the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and CARF guidelines, ensuring that all documentation is up to date as per Straight & Narrow’s Policy on Timeframe for Documentation in Clients’ Charts

• Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) and present information for Treatment Plan or Treatment Plan Review for clients on caseloads

• Attend individual and group supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled

• Provide clients on caseload with referrals to other agencies (i.e., health, psychiatric, vocational rehabilitation and public assistance) for concurrent and/or continued care as part of case management as necessary

• Provide crisis intervention to clients as necessary

• Submit documentation to Supervisor daily for any/all sessions held with clients on that day

• Attend and actively participate in all CQI subcommittee meetings and/or Grievance Committee meetings on which membership is held

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and other agency committees as scheduled and/or assigned.

• Inform and submit documentation regarding progress towards obtaining CADC/LCADC on a quarterly basis to Clinical Director of Detox.

• Follow all EHR policies

• If no CADC/LCADC, complete with supervisor quarterly progress reports towards obtaining the CADC/LCADC and send a copy to HR for employee file.

Benefits:

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.

Qualifications:

CADC or LCADC plus a BA/BS or MA/MSW degree. Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Excellent working knowledge of computers. If not CADC/LCADC certified must obtained certification before three years.