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Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor - BC4S

Opportunity Criteria

Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range $46.00 to $46.00 / Hour
Category Counselor
Full-time*Function*
Under the supervision of the BC4S Assistant Director & Director, the Licensed Clinician will administer clinical services, student assessments, including those with a substance use disorder focus, and provide brief clinical interventions serving children in Bergen County's school districts.

Position is available for Full-time, part time, or per diem.

*Responsibilities*

* Expected to provide clinical services both in person and through telehealth to ensure program availability.
* Services provided will include screening, brief interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, school consultation, and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified.
* Provides individual and/or group counseling to students along with supportive consultations to their families, facilitates treatment referrals, as necessary, to treatment resources in the community.
* Understands continuum of mental health and substance-related services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as substance treatment services and/or IOP/PHP/Inpatient).
* Develops and maintains partnerships and collaborations with school districts and community resources.
* Identifies opportunities to market successes to promote program sustainability.
* Other duties as assigned.

*Skills*

* Must possess certification as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC).
* Candidate must also be licensed as one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
* Experience in completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required.
* Bilingual Spanish/Polish/Korean preferred.
* Available to work a combination of before, during and after school hours.
* Skilled in utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques.
* Excellent communication skills - oral and written
* Must identify with the mission and goals of the agency
* Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races
* Ability to work effectively as a team member
* Valid New Jersey driver's license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability

We're 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 18 per week

Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance



Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* LCADC (Required)
* LAC (Required)
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)
* LCMHC (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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