Clinician

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a licensed clinician to assess and treat individuals with emotional, mental, or substance use disorders. The role emphasizes providing education on coping skills to manage addiction and support recovery, with a focus on culturally competent care.

Must be bilingual in Spanish and hold a valid driver's license. Requirements include licensure (LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW, LMSW) and a Master’s degree, plus five years of counseling experience

Qualifications

• Must be 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 chemical dependency rehabilitation and resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide treatment to individuals with emotional, mental, or substance use difficulties.
• Educate clients on skills to manage addiction and maintain recovery.

Skills

Spanish

Counseling

Emotional stability

Multicultural competency

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Licensed (LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW, LMSW)

Job description

Clinician

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

About this position

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.

Salary Information

$27 - $36Hourly Wage