Behavioral Health Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons in Bridgeport, CT seeks a qualified Behavioral Health Counselor to counsel individuals and groups with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Under supervision, you will develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans and monitor progress.

Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities include assessments, level-of-care recommendations, crisis intervention when needed, documentation in EHR, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with medical and case management

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience documenting in an EHR.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Experience in co-occurring treatment.
• Computer literate including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and record patient progress against treatment plans.
• Perform integrated behavioral health assessments using DSM-5 and ASAM dimensions.
• Work with supervision to determine level of care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and reviews in accordance with agency standards.
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Collect Urine Drug Screens (UDS) as needed.
• Facilitate groups and document observations.
• Coordinate with medical staff to amend plans as directed.
• Maintain client records and HIPAA-compliant reporting.
• Attend staff and clinical meetings; inform supervisors of critical issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

EHR documentation

Facilitating groups

Co-occurring treatment

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or counseling

Connecticut State License

Tools

MS Office

EHR software

Job description

Horizons in Bridgeport, CT seeks a qualified Behavioral Health Counselor to counsel individuals and groups with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Under supervision, you will develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans and monitor progress.

Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities include assessments, level-of-care recommendations, crisis intervention when needed, documentation in EHR, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with medical and case management