Primary Therapist

Legacy Healing New Jersey is searching for the most qualified, empathic, compassionate, energetic and passionate addiction professionals in the world to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial therapy. We are currently beginning the talent search and vetting process.

The Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for coordinating and providing case management and biopsychosocial assessment services to clients as well as group, individual and family counseling for clients within the facility. He/she demonstrates expertise in case management, development of client resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of clients. He/she works with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the client's movement through the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting chemical dependency evaluations, as well as chemical abuse/dependency aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates
• Assisting clients in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives
• Providing liaison services between client and family
• Updating treatment plans regularly

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or related field REQUIRED (must be licensed)
• Three years (3) of working experience as a Counselor preferred
• Chemical Dependency experience strongly preferred
• The following licenses are a plus!
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CDAC)
• Licensed Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCDAC)

We are a DFWP and EOE.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time