Clinician

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a licensed clinician to assess and provide treatment for individuals with emotional, mental, or substance use challenges. The role focuses on educating clients with skills to manage addiction and prevent relapse, within a supportive Behavioral Health setting.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, a valid license (LMFT/LPC/LADC/LCSW/LMSW), and is fluent in Spanish to serve diverse communities in the HRSA-approved

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Must hold a clinical license (LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW or LMSW).
• Must be fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide treatment to individuals with emotional, mental, or substance use difficulties.
• Educate clients on skills to manage addiction and relapse prevention.
• Work with clients in HRSA approved location and ensure cultural competency.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

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

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.