Clinician

CASA Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health company seeks a licensed Clinician in Bridgeport, CT, to provide treatment for individuals with emotional or substance abuse challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, significant counseling experience, and the ability to speak Spanish. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and educating clients on managing their addictions. This role emphasizes multicultural competency and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed (LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW, LMSW).
• Five years of professional counseling experience or equivalent education.
• Must speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide treatment to individuals with emotional, mental, or substance abuse difficulties.
• Help clients manage their addiction through education.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop skills in a multicultural setting.

Skills

Multicultural competency

Emotional stability

Warmth

Openness

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Description

Clinician is accountable for assessing and providing treatment to individuals with emotional, mental, or substance abuse difficulties, including abuse of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. The clinicians job role is to help clients get out of the addiction by educating them the skills or the mechanics to deal with their addiction.

Requirements

• Licensed (LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW, LMSW)
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Must speak Spanish
• Five years of professional counseling experience; or a combination of a degree in a related field and professional 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 demonstrate appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must be a growth-oriented person willing to set and work toward professional goals.
• Must demonstrate good emotional stability, maturity, warmth and openness.
• Must have driver’s license and motor vehicle.
• HRSA approved location.