Full-Time Substance Abuse Therapist

Full-Time Substance Abuse Therapist
Location: Monmouth Junction, NJ
Pay ranges from $55K to $86K a year based on experience.
Licensure: Minimum of CADC, preferred to hold LCADC, LAC, LPC, LSW, or LCSW
Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm

About Princeton Detox & Recovery Center:
Part of Guardian Recovery, we provide comprehensive drug rehab, alcohol rehab, and medical detox services in New Jersey for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our experienced clinical team delivers personalized treatment plans designed to help clients safely navigate withdrawal, address the underlying causes of addiction, and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position with a weekly schedule from Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm.

Position Duties:

• Responsible for performing client care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director, Executive Director, and Clinical Director.
• Provide group therapy as individual therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director. 
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

Qualification Requirements:

• Ideal candidates will have a mix of clinical experience in both mental health and substance abuse programs.
• Inpatient residential or detox experience is preferred, but outpatient experience with the ability to learn is agreeable. 
• The ability to pass a background check and drug test is required.
• Current CPR card (we can help you obtain this or recertify once you start).
• Candidates must have a masters level clinical license valid in the State of New Jersey (see below).

Licensure Requirements:
Valid and unencumbered clinical licensure valid in the State of New Jersey is required. At minimum, all applicants must hold:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Ideally, well-qualified applicants will have one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

EXTENDED JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.
• Share pertinent information with the team as obtained from the client's family, or others as indicated throughout the program.
• Attend daily and weekly staff meetings according to the schedule.
• Evaluate the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu
• Facilitate group therapy.
• Perform individual therapy with client/family.
• Document the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
• Recognize, respond to and assist in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the necessary intervention.
• Respond and assist in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff and physicians.
• Provide clients with education and instruction on Advance Directives.
• Attend and participate in monthly Program Staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with GRNH, LLC’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.  Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• May access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties.  The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need-to-know specific client information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other GRNH, LLC operations.
• Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding GRNH, LLC’s policies and procedures on client privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor.

Salary : $55,000 - $86,000