Behavioral Health Clinician

Serenity at Summit NJ is seeking seasoned licensed Clinicians (LAC/LSW/LPC/LCSW/LCADC) to join the team in Union, NJ!

Our location in Union, NJ is our only facility that offers the full continuum of treatment. Clients can begin by going through our medically-supervised detox service before transitioning to our residential treatment stage. At Serenity at Summit NJ, we specialize in offering detox and residential treatment, the two most critical steps on the continuum of care, a set of definitive criteria outlined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). We are the first point of contact for clients who are in the grips of debilitating addiction, so our comprehensive set of services are tailored to their specific and urgent needs.

• Full time available!
• Competitive pay!
• Excellent benefits available for eligible employees!
• Collaborative, high energy, positive work environment!

The ideal candidate is someone who is/is able to:

• Work well and calmly in high energy environments
• Take initiative to resolve issues and concerns, proactive and responsive
• Well-versed and confident in exercising de-escalation skills and grounding skills
• Well-versed in trauma informed care
• Skilled in family involvement
• Well-versed in Motivational Interviewing
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with both clients and staff
• Work as a part of a interdisciplinary team, fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing clients using standardized or evidence based assessment tools for clients in substance abuse treatment, collaboration with client to develop treatment plan
• Providing group and individual counseling specified in the client treatment plan
• Reviewing clients throughout their treatment experience according to ASAM, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer
• Providing active case consultation
• Providing clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR
• Actively participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team working in the best interests of the client

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Master's Degree required
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey (LAC, LSW, LPC, or LCSW) required
• CADC required, LCADC preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health, preferably in a detox or residential treatment setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification required

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