Assistant Program Director

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Program Director role at Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc in Bridgeport, CT oversees counseling staff and helps run program activities. You will supervise counselors and participate in duties with clients and families, including screening, intake, orientation, and treatment plan development, with crisis intervention as needed.

At least two years of supervisory experience and CT licenses (LPC/LMFT/LCSW) are required, along with bilingual English-Spanish skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Connecticut (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).
• Three years of professional counseling experience; or a combination of a degree in a related field and professional experience.
• Must be bilingual (English- Spanish).
• Two years minimum supervisory experience.
• Evidence of knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation and available resources.
• Appreciation of culturally relevant treatment and willingness to provide it.
• Growth-oriented and able to set and work toward professional goals.
• Must demonstrate multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must have driver's license and motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise counseling staff and facilitate all program activities.
• Supervise and participate in primary counselor duties with clients and families, including screening and intake, orientation, and treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• In the absence of the Program Director, assume leadership duties.

Skills

Licensed CT LPC/LMFT/LCSW

Bilingual English-Spanish

Supervisory experience

Growth mindset

Culturally competent

Driver's license

Education

Related field degree

Three years counseling experience or degree + experience

Job description

Description

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the supervision of counseling staff, while facilitating all program activities. Supervises and participates in primary counselor duties to clients and their families including screening and intake, client and family orientation, development of treatment plan; crisis intervention; and group individual sessions. In the absence of the Program Director may assume leadership duties.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Connecticut (LPC,LMFT, or LCSW)
• Three years of professional counseling experience; or a combination of a degree in a related field and professional experience
• Must be bilingual (English- Spanish)
• Two years minimum supervisory experience
• Evidence of knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation, resources available to the chemically dependent, and appreciate of the self-help groups.
• Must have appreciation of culturally relevant treatment and demonstrate willingness for the provision of the commitment to such services.
• Must be a growth-oriented person willing to set and work toward professional goals.
• Must demonstrate appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must have driver's license and motor vehicle.