Position Summary:

• Provides case management services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services.
• Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution services to individuals served.
• Develops or contributes to the development of a comprehensive individualized service/rehabilitation/recovery plan that addresses issues identified in collaboration with the individual served that reflect measurable goals and objectives and are based on individual program needs assessments in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Provides substance abuse evaluations, develops treatment plans, and provides individual and/or group counseling and crisis interventions.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage and establish a working relationship with and provide services to individuals with physical
• Utilizes motivational interviewing skills, wellness and recovery principles, and knowledge of trauma-informed care to establish a working relationship with individuals and families served.
• Follows up with referrals to program within established unit timeframes.
• Facilitates referrals to physical health, mental health and addictions treatment programs to include detox and rehab services.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health profession plus three (3) years of related experience working with high need individuals with substance use disorders. 

City: North Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Special Conditions:

• Consideration will be giving to candidates with a master's degree in a related behavioral health profession or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) license along with the three (3) years of specific related experience.  
• Must be able to serve assigned shifts, which may include weekend, holiday and/or off-hour shifts. 
• Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served. 

Posting Number: 26ST0526

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