POSITION: CADC Specialist
REPORTS TO: OP Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
LOCATION: Outpatient
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week, hours vary five days per week
UPDATED: February 20, 2026
Maryville Integrated Care has a staff of dedicated professionals who devote themselves each day to helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives. For more than seventy (70) years, Maryville has provided comprehensive, high-quality substance use and co-occurring treatment services to individuals and families. Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in high client satisfaction ratings and the compassion, commitment, and professionalism of our staff. Your schedule will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
Basic Function
The Admissions CADC Specialist performs independent clinical work in the screening, assessment, of new SUD patients. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive intakes, determining appropriate levels of care, The CADC Specialist demonstrates an advanced understanding of the continuum of care, program operations, regulatory requirements, and client progression throughout treatment.
Essential Functions
Admissions, Screening, and Assessment
- Conduct telehealth and face-to-face screenings, assessments.
- Assess clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tools and diagnose substance use disorders using DSM-5 criteria.
- Determine appropriate levels of care in accordance with ASAM Criteria.
- Obtain and review prior treatment records relevant to the current episode of care.
- Accurately enter admission, clinical, and assessment data into Maryville’s EMR and the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS).
- Complete NJSAMS registrations from program eligibility through authorization requests.
Collaboration
1. Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including Admissions, Nursing, Counselors, and other staff.
2. Coordinate and communicate with referral sources and third-party stakeholders, including parole officers, recovery court representatives, hospitals, mental health providers, DCPP, family members, employers, and schools.
3. Provide support and advanced care coordination for alumni or clients requiring higher levels of follow-up care.
Documentation and Compliance
1. Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all assessments, counseling sessions, education services, referrals, and follow-up in the clinical record, including required signatures and dates.
2. Ensure proper collection, monitoring, and documentation of urine samples in accordance with policy and regulation.
3. Maintain accountability documentation verifying interventions and services provided.
4. Comply with all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Professional Responsibilities
1. Serve as a positive role model for clients and uphold therapeutic boundaries.
2. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and required trainings.
3. Assist with orientation and training of new staff when the Administrator is unavailable.
- Facilitate special events such as seminars, retreats, lectures, workshops, and presentations.
- Maintain CADC certification by completing required continuing education (60 CE hours every two years).
- Participate in special training as designated by the Supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education/Licensure:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- CADC certification required
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a counselor or clinician, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment setting
- Experience with NJSAMS is highly preferred
- Previous experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred
Sobriety:
- If in recovery, you must have a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety and maintain sobriety throughout employment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment principles, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of bio-psycho-social aspects of addiction and recovery
- Ability to facilitate individual and group counseling effectively
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
- Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Competencies
General Competencies
- Quality
- Productivity
- Job Knowledge
- Reliability
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Judgment
Clinical Competencies
- Screening, Intake, Orientation, and Assessment
- Treatment Planning, Counseling, and Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Education
- Referral and Professional Consultation
- Reports and Record Keeping
Physical Requirements
(OSHA Level II)
- Prolonged sitting, computer use, telephone communication, and document handling
- Occasional walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 20 pounds
Americans with Disabilities Act
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Acknowledgements:
I have reviewed this job description, it has been discussed with me and I understand the
performance expected. The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by a person in this position. This information is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills and I understand that it is my
responsibility to comply with it as well as any revisions made to it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
