Assistant Program Director

CASA Inc.; Bridgeport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CASA Inc. in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Assistant Program Director to supervise counseling staff and guide all program activities within our behavioral health services.

You will oversee screening, intake, orientation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and group/individual sessions, stepping in as leader when the Program Director is unavailable.

With CT licensure, bilingual skills, and supervisory experience, you will help shape culturally responsive care for diverse clients and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Connecticut (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).
• Minimum three years of professional counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of degree and experience.
• Must be bilingual: English and Spanish.
• Two years minimum supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation and related resources.
• Commitment to culturally relevant treatment and multicultural competency.
• Must have a driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise counseling staff and facilitate program activities.
• Screening and intake, client and family orientation, development of treatment plan; crisis intervention; and group/individual sessions.
• In the absence of the Program Director, assume leadership duties.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Cultural competency / multicultural

Education

Licensed by CT (LPC/LMFT/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 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.