CLINICIAN 1 - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity Health Care; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCommunity Health Care in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced counselor with knowledge of substance abuse treatment to join our clinical team. You will provide individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based techniques and work to guide clients toward abstinence under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and CT licensure (LMSW/LCSW, LPC) with two years of relevant experience, plus supervisory experience within a Recovery-Oriented System of Care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or CT licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses client treatment needs and provides treatment recommendations.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based techniques under supervision.
• Coordinates treatment with other providers to ensure best client care.
• Ensures appropriate aftercare plan for all assigned clients.
• Provides training and orientation to new clinicians and interns.
• Effectively manages crisis situations.
• Documents in the clinical record according to regulatory requirements.
• Follows the utilization review process.
• Transports clients in personal or Agency vehicle.
• Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children during services and adjustments.
• In staff shortages, may work past scheduled hours until relief staff is found.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
• All agency staff attend mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.

Skills

Initiative

Leadership

Time management

Decision making

Communication proficiency

Organization skills

Education

Master's degree or CT licensure

Job description

Description

Summary:

An experienced counselor who possesses knowledge about substance abuse treatment. Trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address issues, including but not limited to parenting, depression, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress, problems with self-esteem, and grief. Counselor’s work with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat client. Works independently with weekly supervision, is capable of directing and motivation clients toward abstinence and sobriety through specific avenues of treatment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Appropriately assesses client treatment needs and provides treatment recommendations.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling using evidence based techniques under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Coordinates treatment with other providers to ensure best client care.
• Ensures appropriate aftercare plan for all assigned clients.
• Provides training and orientation to all new clinicians and interns.
• Effectively manages crisis situations.
• Documents in the clinical record according to requirements of the regulatory agencies.
• Follows the utilization review process.
• Required to transport clients in personal or Agency vehicle.
• Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children when client is in engaged in specific services and adjustment periods.
• In the event of staff shortage, may be required to work past scheduled hours until a relief staff can be found.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday 12:30 PM -9:00 PM, with mandatory staff meetings on Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience:

A Master's degree, and/or Connecticut State Licensure (LMSW,LCSW, LPC) and two (2) years relevant experience. Also requires experience working in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care and supervisory experience.

Competencies:

• Initiative
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills