Advanced Family Counseling Services·Union, New Jersey
The role involves evaluating and counseling adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, creating treatment plans, and coordinating care with external agencies.
Job Summary Under the supervision of a licensed professional (such as an LCADC-CCS), the CADC / CADC Internship evaluates, counsels, and case-manages adults with Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders
Responsibilities: :
Conduct standardized intake evaluations, including the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), and determine levels of care using ASAM criteria.
Treatment
Planning: Collaborate with clients to create individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans.
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Case
Management: Coordinate care with external entities (e.g., criminal justice systems, probation, housing) and make community referrals.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, frequently using the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS).
New Jersey CADC credential in good standing. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field (frequently preferred). Strong knowledge of SUD, the DSM-5, and 12-step or recovery principles. CADC Internship:
Assist senior counselors in conducting preliminary interviews and orientation sessions for new clients.
Group
Facilitation: Co-facilitate or lead psycho-educational classes and support groups under supervision.
Caseload
Support: Manage a reduced caseload or support senior staff in daily client monitoring.
Core
Functions
Training: Receive ongoing training in screening, crisis intervention, referral, and consultation.
Record
Keeping: Learn and execute proper clinical charting, progress note-taking, and documentation of client histories.
High School Diploma (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred). Enrolled in, or recently completed, an approved ADC/CADC educational curriculum. Registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a CADC Intern
Candidates must hold a New Jersey CADC credential or be registered as a CADC Intern. Educational requirements range from a high school diploma for interns to a preferred bachelor's degree for certified counselors.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
