Primary Therapist

Serenity at Summit New Jersey is a prominent mental health and addiction treatment center that is part of a nationwide network of facilities. Our mission is to revolutionize the addiction treatment industry in the United States by employing advanced clinical methods and a compassionate team of licensed professionals. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

Why Join Our Team?

By becoming a member of our team, you'll experience a progressive, interactive, and innovative work environment. We offer a wide range of generous benefits and the opportunity to join a community of caregivers who share the goal of supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. As a part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in fostering healing and positive change.

Benefits:

We highly value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for maintaining work-life balance
• Choice of comprehensive Medical Benefits plans
• Dental Benefits with options for PPO and DMO plans
• Vision Benefits to address eye care needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Supplemental Medical Benefits & Additional Ancillary Benefits
• 401(K) retirement savings plan for long-term financial security
• Pet Discount Plan for your beloved pets

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a crucial team member, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Conducting assessments of clients using standardized or evidence-based assessment tools, following DSM 5 guidelines for diagnosing substance disorders.
• Reviewing previous records to inform current treatment effectively.
• Collaborating with clients to create client-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans with clear goals and measurable objectives.
• Monitoring clients' progress according to ASAM PPC-2R throughout treatment, determining the need for continued services or discharge/transfer.
• Regularly updating and revising the substance abuse counseling portion of clients' treatment plans to address emerging issues.
• Coordinating with referral sources and providing case consultation to ensure comprehensive client care.
• Participating actively in multidisciplinary teams for holistic client support.
• Accurately documenting counseling services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Serving as the primary point of contact in the absence of the Clinical Director.
• Demonstrating expertise in substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and associated co-morbidities.
• Familiarity with the 12-Step Recovery program and its implementation.
• Adhering to all applicable Federal, State, and Regional regulations, including Accreditation standards for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders, confidentiality, patient rights, ethics, and anti-discrimination practices.

Requirements:

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Master's Level education in a relevant field

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed or Registered Intern with the state of New Jersey (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW)
• LCADC/ Masters level ADC Intern