CADC - Substance Abuse Counselor 1 
(Bilingual Preferred)
Department of Human Services
Starting Salary: $36,390

DUTIES: Under direction of a Supervising Substance Abuse Counselor or other supervisory official in a county department, does field and office work to provide assessment, intake, treatment, outreach, and aftercare counseling services; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATION:

Applicants must possess a certificate as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), issued by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Applicants who possess the credentials as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) are considered to have met the above certification requirements.
 
EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in counseling or social work having responsibility for gathering and analyzing social or health information from clients, the determination of their needs, and the planning and carrying out of a treatment plan geared to the needs of individual clients.

HOURS: Full-time 35 hours per week, some evening hours are required.

NOTE: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening, drug screenings and criminal background checks.  Permanent appointment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable Civil Service processes and requirements.

The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer Striving for Diversity in the Workplace.