CADC
Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Job Summary:
You will provide support and assistance to the multidisciplinary staff to include, but not limited to, answering phone requests for service, responding to walk-in requests for service, returning written requests for services with brochures, etc., conducting phone and face-to-face screenings, completing intakes and the necessary documentation, making appointments for services, researching available resources, and providing support to group facilitators.
What You Will Do:
Perform all duties with respect, dignity, and impunity according to the ethics of CPNJ, adductions field and training,
Make all required appointments for patients regarding treatment.
Work with staff to ensure the best treatment recovery outcomes and quality services for patients served.
Send signed release to other providers and reports findings to staff once collateral info is received.
File collateral information appropriately according to each patient.
Make recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from an addiction and recovery perspective.
Make recommendations to Program Director/Senior Staff regarding improvement needs and suggests resolutions which may enhance quality of treatment and delivery of services.
Adhere to the CPNJ's Code of Conduct, Dress Codes, and Ethical Standards.
What We Need to See:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of 270 hours of alcohol and drug education, approved by member boards of the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) [APCBNJ in New Jersey or its successor], or a regionally accredited college or university which shall be related to the knowledge and skill associated with the functions of an alcohol and drug counselor.
A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance
What We Offer:
401K, no matching needed
High plan insurance at a generous cost
Union benefits
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Per diem opportunities
Excellent supervision and training
Continuing education, tuition reimbursement and eligibility for loan forgiveness
10% daycare discount
About CarePlus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.