Clinical Coordinator - First Step

Recovery Network of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care

403b retirement plan

Generous PTO & 14 holidays

License and certification reimburse

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a qualified supervisor to oversee counselors and manage client caseloads in a detox/behavioral health setting.

You will provide clinical supervision, develop staff, and collaborate with medical and nursing teams to ensure compliant, patient-centered care. Required are a Master’s degree in behavioral health, a CT license (LADC/LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and at least three years of supervisory experience in addiction or mental health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or similar discipline.
• Current CT clinical license (LADC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) required.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in addiction/mental health counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and direction of departmental staff.
• Oversee client caseload management and treatment plans.
• Conduct clinical supervision and staff development activities.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain records, reports, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect.First Step (Residential Detoxification Program) This is a highly structured inpatient medically monitored detoxification program located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This program offers individual counseling, group therapy, case management, referral services for continuing care, and medical management. First Step is a CARF accredited, DPH licensed 27 bed residential detox unit for individuals aged 18 and over struggling with addiction to alcohol, opiates and/or benzodiazepines.HOURSThis position requires flexibility to work evening hours as part of the assigned schedule. When not on-site, the role includes 24/7 on-call phone coverage. While limited flexibility may be permitted, the schedule must be consistent, meet program and operational needs, and receive prior approval from the Department Head and Program Director.SUMMARYIn accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies, and under the supervision of the Program Director, provides general direction and supervision to departmental staff and oversees the management of assigned client caseloads of clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health symptoms.CORE FUNCTIONS· Supervises counselors by utilizing appropriate management techniques. Provides day-to-day direction, scheduling, training, staff supervision sessions, crisis management, planning, and counselors’ evaluations.· Conducts documented clinical supervision in accordance with RNP policy and the 1115 Substance Use Disorder Demonstration Waiver.· Oversees and supports counselors’ treatment relationships with their assigned caseload of clients in individual, psycho-educational, and relapse prevention group sessions.· Schedules counselor and coverage employee weekly work-schedules (nurses included). On-call duties for clinical day-to-day facility procedures and client issues. Maintain daily floor presence among staff and clients.· Keeps records and provides reports. Reviews management of cases, case problems, issues, and methods of treatment. Reviews chart assignments; treatment plans, individual notes, and legal documentation.· Works in close collaboration with nurses, physicians, psychiatric staff, and other healthcare personnel for inpatient evaluation and treatment.· Assists the Program Director in long-range planning for quality improvement and staff management. Maintains a professional presence amongst staff/counselors.· Provides on-site counselor training for all new hires.· Conducts chart reviews, chart audits, supervisory approval, and licensed signatures for client treatment plans and assessments.· Utilizes conflict resolution skills, assertiveness skills, and skills to build staff morale and cohesion, facilitate clinical staff meetings, and implement staff development plans.· May be required to cover a counselor’s duties and/or shifts in his/her absence that may involve weekends and all three shifts.· Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor and agency needs.· Works 40 hours per week onsite with at least one evening shift per week and occasional weekend hours required.· Provides 24-hour, on-call coverage via phone during hours when not physically present.CORE COMPETENCIES· Master’s degree in behavioral health or similar discipline – required.· Current State of CT Clinical License (LADC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)· Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required. Supervisory experience in addiction and/or mental health counseling strongly preferred.· Experience in applying the principles and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and case management.· Understanding of and ability to provide integrated care for clients with co-occurring disorders.· Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information pertinent to the care of clients.· Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance use disorders, homelessness, and mental illness.· Knowledge of community resources.· Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Excellent communication skills. Ability to project a professional image.· Demonstrates and applies working knowledge of the standards of the 1115 Substance Use Disorder Waiver, DPH, CARF, and other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies.· Actively participates in receiving required clinical and administrative supervision, provided by a designated clinical supervisor and program supervisor, respeCORE COMPETENCIESHold a license in related human service field (LCSW, LPC, LADC, LMFT). Minimum 3 (three) years’ experience in opiate treatment programming or similar community-based substance abuse treatment organization preferred.Expertise and knowledge of best practices and protocol as it relates to managing a medically monitored withdrawal management.Ability to take initiative.Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.Excellent communication and supervisory skills.Ability to project a professional image at all times.CERTIFICATES, LICENSESCurrent State of Connecticut license in any of the following fields: Professional Counseling (LPC), Social Work (LCSW) or Drug and Alcohol Counseling (LADC) Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Valid Connecticut driver's license is required.Benefits(for full time employees):Medical, Dental and VisionFlexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings AccountGenerous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expensesBasic Life insurance at no cost to employeeGenerous Paid Time Off as well as14 Holidays and Birthday offRetirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contributionTuition, License and Certification ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramOptional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disabilityRecovery Network of Programs, Inc.2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484https://recovery-programs.org/All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.