TITLE: Counselor
- BA/BS or Master's degree in related field.
- CADC, LSW or LAC.
- Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required..
- Ability to multitask required.
- Excellent time management skills required.
POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of Leadership, the Counselor is responsible for maintaining charts on his/her caseload. The counselor is responsible for the treatment of those clients assigned to their caseload, providing all necessary services and referral services. The counselor is responsible for getting authorization for each client as needed in NJSAMS.This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related fieldLICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CADC, LSW or LAC.EXPERIENCE: Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required. Ability to multitask required. Excellent time management skills required.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSDemonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, sitting, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as a computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports to department leadership.The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. This position reports to department leadership.