Counselor - SMNJ Recreational Therapy

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Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

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Provide substance abuse services and education to clients and staff of the Peter Ho Memorial Clinic. Provide alcohol and substance abuse education in individual and group formats for chemically dependent clients. Perform individual assessments, substance abuse care management services, and ongoing assessment for program and clinic eligibility; monitor all aspects of clients' adherence to medication and substance related issues (psycho-educational classes may be included at discretion of Practice Manager). Recommend to the referred agency in writing, a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of the client.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor's Degree in the field of Behavioral Science/ Human Services (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, etc.), from an accredited college or university required, Master's Degree preferred.
2. Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) required with a minimum of two-year's experience in the delivery of community mental health/addiction services to adults.