Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Counselor Non-Exempt

Job Title : Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

Provide individual and group recovery focused counseling, collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence based mental health services, and act as a key partner to providing important input into our delivery of recovery services.

Program Info

The Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative program is designed to provide treatment and support to adolescents with substance use disorders, focusing on early intervention, skill-building, and long-term recovery. Programs include screening, personalized counseling, family and group sessions, and relapse prevention planning. The goal is to address substance use and associated issues like academic problems or mental health concerns through a comprehensive, family-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling, conducts assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Document treatment in agency's Electronic Health Record and in Cyber.
• Identify / create, collaborate, and implement community-based prevention education (such as, but not limited to, Life Skills, psychoeducation groups, educational materials, participation in community).
• Provides culturally competent service delivery.
• Upholds ethical standards in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Effectively engages all client populations and provides culturally competent service delivery.
• Provides appropriate intervention strategies and adjusts services accordingly.

Requirements :

Additional Information :

What we provide :

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department / Program

Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative (ASURI)