Dual Diagnosis- Group Therapy Counselor
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Job Description
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire an experienced Group Therapy Counselor with behavioral health experience to provide group therapy for adults who experience acute mental health symptoms and substance use.
About Silver Lake Hospital
Silver Lake Hospital's state of the art acute inpatient dual diagnosis program provides inpatient treatment for adults who experience acute mental health symptoms and substance use.
We are looking for compassionate, warm, caring and highly professional health care individuals who have a passion for helping others.
Position Summary
The Group Therapy Counselor facilitates group therapy sessions, providing a therapeutic space where individuals can share their experiences, gain support, and develop coping strategies within a structured and safe environment. Ensures that the activities group schedule is followed and meets regulations.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) required.
- Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization mission, vision, values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
- Positive interpersonal relationships, embody and patient/family centered philosophy.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others.
- Required skills: critical thinking, analytical, interpersonal, organizational.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
Full time employees are offered generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance. Additional benefits include free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate group therapy sessions for adults with acute mental health and substance use issues in a structured environment. Ensure the activities schedule is followed and complies with all relevant regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dual Diagnosis Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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