Company Overview:
We Level Up is a network of mental health, drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers that provide caring treatment to those who are prepared to begin their recovery journey. Our commitment is unmatched and proven by offering a diverse set of clinical therapies, combined with a professional, caring staff with diverse treatment options.
License and Education Requirement: (MUST HAVE)
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling and/or substance-related field.
- Must be a Licensed Counselor in the State of New Jersey
- Requirement to be EMDR trained and have at least one year of experience working with veterans
- At least a minimum of one year experience working with veterans.
- Proven extensive trauma training (EMDR Trained).
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problematic behavior and assess their readiness for treatment.
- Develop, recommend, and review treatment goals and plans with clients and their families.
- Assist in referrals to 12-step and other community programs.
- Complete suicide risk assessment as needed utilizing evidence bases, standardized tools.
- Facilitate and/or conduct individual, group and family therapy activities.
- Assess discharge planning needs upon admission, throughout treatment, and during discharge planning process.
- Document in the medical record any counseling, education, services, individual and group sessions, family interactions, assessments and reassessments, discharge planning, and any other intervention within the prescribed by the organization.
- Complete ASAM assessment upon admission, change in level of care, and on discharge.
- Utilize ASAM assessment to determine appropriate placement.
- working with the CD/ED to create a trauma track that will serve veterans and first responders
- Other duties as required from a Clinical standpoint.
Hours: 20 to 25 per week (weekend as needed)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Work setting:
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Work Location: In person