LICENSED COUNSELOR
Listed compensation
$50K - $65K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job Title: Alcohol and DRUG Counselor (CADC/Lcadc)
- Location: Toms River, New Jersey 08753
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation
- CADC: $50,000
- LCADC: $55,000
- Dual Licensure (LPC/LAC, LSW/LCSW, LCADC): $60,000–$65,000
Position Summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide substance abuse counseling and comprehensive case management services to assigned clients. The Counselor will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans using ASAM criteria, coordinate care, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments utilizing ASI and DSM criteria
- Determine appropriate level of care using ASAM Patient Placement Criteria
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Provide individual and group substance abuse counseling services
- Coordinate care with referral sources including mental health providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, and community partners
- Prepare discharge and transfer plans to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic medical records
Administrative & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NJDOH-DMHAS, CARF, and agency standards
- Maintain confidential and organized client records
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- Complete required reports, documentation, and continuing education requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in substance abuse treatment
- Active New Jersey CADC or LCADC certification
- Strong knowledge of addiction counseling theory and treatment services
- Experience working with co-occurring and mental health disorders
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Preferred
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Addiction Studies, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Professional boundaries and ethical practice
- Proficiency in MS Office and Electronic Medical Records
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Work Environment
- Office-based setting
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and drive as required
- Adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, Fire & Safety, and agency policies required
Excellent Perks and Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training & Career Advancement
- A Great Team Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Wellness Program & more
About Company
Iron Wellness and Recovery Center, an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc., has been providing valuable substance use disorder and Behavioral Health treatment services since 1987.
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision.
By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Inperium, Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Substance Abuse Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Apis Services ranks #17 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICENSED COUNSELOR at Apis Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Abuse Counseling — ranked against 61 active Substance Abuse Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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