Assistant Program Director

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A counseling service organization in Bridgeport is seeking an Assistant Program Director responsible for supervising counseling staff and managing program activities. The ideal candidate will have a license in Connecticut as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, bilingual in English and Spanish, and at least three years of counseling experience, including two years of supervisory experience. This role plays a vital part in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients dealing with chemical dependency.

Qualifications

• Licensed counselor in Connecticut with LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Minimum of three years professional counseling experience.
• Two years minimum supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise counseling staff and facilitate program activities.
• Screen and intake clients and families, develop treatment plans.
• Assume leadership duties in absence of the Program Director.

Skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Counseling experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of chemical dependency rehabilitation

Education

Licensed by the State of Connecticut (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW)

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 appreciation 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.