Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist (LCADC/CADC)

Dynamic Opportunity~ As a full-time, Spanish speaking employee, working 40 hours per week, a Dual Diagnosis Specialist for the Program for Assertive Community Treatment PACT department, you would provide substance abuse assessments, education and counseling to clients, including crisis intervention and symptom assessment. \r\nThe Guidance Center~ is a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care for individuals and families with mental health needs in the greater Cumberland County, NJ area. For more than 50 years, our non-profit organization of professionals, doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, has assisted the community in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental illness.\r\nWhat does this position look like~ A Dual Diagnosis Specialist supports substance use recovery skills and promotes substance-free lifestyle. Provides assertive community outreach. Assists in referral process, especially to rehabilitation program. Participates in team meetings, including treatment planning and shares in the responsibility of the caseload and implementing the recovery plan including substance use reduction/abstinence skills towards maintaining wellness in the community. Utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach. \r\nWhat you need to apply~\r\n\r\nA bachelor\'s degree in a mental health related discipline from an accredited institution and appropriate credentials as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified MICA Specialist (CMS), Nationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (NCADC), Certified Drug Counselor (CDC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), or Certified Alcohol Counselor (CAC). \r\nKnowledge of community resources.\r\nTwo (2) years experience beyond certification in working with the chronically mentally ill and/or MICA consumers. \r\nWillingness to work a forty (40) hour flexible schedule per week, including some weekends and holidays\r\nWillingness to accept on-call rotation and to work as a team.\r\nValid automobile driver\'s license with MVR which meets Agency standards.\r\nBi lingual -Spanish speaking. \r\n\r\nWhat we provide~\r\n\r\nCompetitive Salary\r\nSuperior Benefit Package\r\nHealth Insurance\r\nLow Cost Dependent Coverage \r\nPrescription Insurance\r\nDental Insurance\r\nVision Insurance\r\nLife Insurance\r\nPension Plan\r\nVacation Time\r\nPersonal Time\r\nSick Time\r\nEmployee discounts; auto, tickets, insurance, wireless cell service and more.\r\n\r\nThe Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.