Hackensack Meridian Health Looking for Coordinator of Substance Abuse Awareness (Full-time) at Belle Mead, New Jersey Full Time

Description:

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers, at-home care capabilities, and behavioral health, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

The Coordinator of Substance Abuse Awareness facilitates a Substance Abuse counseling service program by assessing needs, setting goals and formulating a plan of action in providing services for students. Provide oversight in the implementation of students’ programming. Maintains school and student records, and functions as the school’s Anti-Bullying Coordinator.

We invite you to listen to our team members share what it’s like to be part of HMH’s Carrier Clinic Team:

Responsibilties:

A day in the life of a Coordinator of Substance Abuse Awareness at HMH/Carrier Clinic includes:

• Identifies appropriate instructional needs and teaching strategies for students at all levels.
• Evaluates the Eastern Mountain School’s compliance with the New Jersey Department of Education’s Chemical Health Education Guide.
• Involves school and community representatives in planning, developing or revising the chemical health curriculum.
• Identifies and coordinates with appropriate community resources which can supplement the chemical health curriculum.
• Identifies and administers assessment and evaluation instruments to analyze the effectiveness of the chemical education program.
• Develops strategies to promote the personal and professional growth of all school personnel in the area of chemical health education
• Coordinates and provides evaluation services for pupil affected by drug or alcohol use, in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code.
• Coordinates and provides intervention and treatment referral services for pupils affected by drug or alcohol use, in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code.
• Conducts or provides for student awareness, intervention and/or support groups.
• Manages school-based team intervention activities.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field
2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a SAC.
3. NJDOE Criminal History Review.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

1. Prior experience working with adolescents.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJDOE Substance Abuse Counselor Certification or NJDOE Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Certificate of Eligibility (CE).
2. Valid Driver’s License from a USA state.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!