Open to: employees with permanent state service as a promotional or lateral opportunity, pending the rescission of applicable promotional and hiring restrictions.

STATE-WIDE

April 11, 2008
JOB OPPORTUNITY #050-08

TITLE: Substance Abuse Counselor 1, Mental Health/Alcoholism Services

LOCATION: Ann Klein Forensic Center/Special Treatment Unit, West Trenton, NJ.

SALARY: $47,544.29 - $67,372.19


DEFINITION : Under the direction of a Program Coordinator (Mental Health/Alcoholism Services) or other supervisory officer in psychiatric facilities under the direction of the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals, Department of Human Services, acts as a case counselor or primary treatment therapist or supervises the work of a small group of lower grade counselors and does varied tasks involved in assisting clients suffering from mental illness and alcoholism to make the most satisfactory social and emotional adjustments possible; does related work 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.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in mental health or alcoholism counseling or social work having the 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, one (1) year of which shall have included direct experience with persons addicted to alcohol in an alcohol treatment, prevention and/or rehabilitation program. 

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

NOTE : APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE.

Resume Submittal: Employees with permanent state service, possessing the requirements listed, should forward resumes to, with job opportunity #:

Melissa Bolmer

Ann Klein Forensic Center

P.O. Box 7717 – Stuyvesant Avenue

West Trenton, NJ 08628

No later than May 2, 2008.

CGC:_________

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer