Help Individuals Achieve Recovery and StabilityCumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team in Bridgeton, NJ.If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome both mental health and substance use challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. In this community-based role, you'll work directly with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, providing counseling, recovery support, crisis intervention, and treatment coordination that helps people move toward long-term stability and independence.You'll join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery-oriented care, community outreach, and person-centered treatment while working in an environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence.About Cumberland County Guidance CenterFor more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our team of clinicians, nurses, social workers, physicians, counselors, and support professionals provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.Cumberland County Guidance Center is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. This honor reflects our commitment to serving the community and improving lives through quality behavioral healthcare services.What You'll DoAs a Dual Diagnosis Disorder Specialist, you'll provide specialized support for individuals living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.Responsibilities include:Conducting substance use assessments and screeningsProviding substance abuse counseling and recovery support servicesDelivering crisis intervention and symptom assessmentUtilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) and recovery-oriented treatment approachesAssisting clients in developing recovery and relapse-prevention skillsCoordinating referrals to rehabilitation, detoxification, and treatment programsSharing responsibility for client caseload managementConnecting clients with community resources, benefits, housing supports, and recovery servicesMaintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance standardsBenefitsWe value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive SalaryMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsProfessional Development OpportunitiesClinical Training and Continuing EducationWhat You'll NeedRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited college or universityCADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credentialMinimum two years of post-certification experience working with:Co-occurring disordersSerious and persistent mental illnessMICA (Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted) populationsKnowledge of substance use treatment and recovery principlesExperience providing counseling and community-based behavioral health servicesValid New Jersey driver's license with an acceptable driving recordAdditional RequirementsAbility to work a flexible 40-hour scheduleAvailability for occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilitiesStrong communication, engagement, and crisis intervention skillsPreferred QualificationsSpanish-English bilingual skillsExperience with PACT or Assertive Community Treatment programsExperience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI)Knowledge of recovery-oriented and integrated treatment modelsReady to Make an Impact?If you're looking for a rewarding behavioral health career where your expertise can help individuals overcome substance use and mental health challenges, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and join the Cumberland County Guidance Center team.A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
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