Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist- Program For Assertive Community Treatment

Cumberland County Guidance Center

Job Location:

Bridgeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dual Diagnosis Specialist Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

For over 60 years The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency providing compassionate professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County NJ. As a non-profit organization our dedicated team of professionals including doctors nurses therapists and support staff works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary $60000
Comprehensive Health Prescription Dental and Vision Insurance
Organization-Paid Life Insurance
403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match
Generous Vacation Personal and Sick Time
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts (auto event tickets insurance wireless services and more)
Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates

What You Need to Apply:

Required Bachelors degree in a mental health-related discipline from an accredited institution
Required appropriate credentials as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Required two (2) years of experience beyond certification working with chronically mentally ill and/or MICA consumers
Required willingness to work a flexible 40-hour schedule per week including some weekends holidays and on-call rotation
Possession of a valid New Jersey drivers license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.
Preferred Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Position Overview:

As a full-time Dual Diagnosis Specialist in our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) department you will provide substance abuse assessments education and counseling to clients including crisis intervention and symptom assessment.

This role supports clients in developing substance use recovery skills and promoting a substance-free lifestyle through assertive community outreach. The Dual Diagnosis Specialist assists in the referral process-particularly to rehabilitation programs-and actively participates in team meetings including treatment planning. You will share in the responsibility of the caseload and support implementation of recovery plans focused on substance use reduction or abstinence to help clients maintain wellness within the community.

Utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach and demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Universal Substance Abuse Screening effectively engaging individuals served through engagement assessment and intervention.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.

Required Experience:

Dual Diagnosis Specialist Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)For over 60 years The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency providing compassionate professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County NJ. As a non-profit organization our dedicated te...