Inpatient Clinician

Mountainside; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Free meals on campus

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT seeks an Inpatient Clinician to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed care within a holistic recovery program.

You will develop integrated treatment plans, review records, coordinate with APRN, Psychiatrist, and Continuing Care, and document thoroughly while ensuring regulatory compliance. Bachelor’s required; CAC in CT preferred; 2+ years of counseling experience encouraged. Base salary 65k–80k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the role.
• Minimum credential of a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in CT is required; licensed or pursuing licensure preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred and relevant clinical licensure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create integrated treatment plans with referrals to program components.
• Review discharge records and contact stakeholders.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Utilize screening tools and evidence-based treatment models.
• Conduct therapeutic treatment and group therapy with integrated care focus.
• Maintain clinical charts and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Documentation & charting

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

CAC credential in CT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Internet applications

Job description

Description

Inpatient Clinician

Canaan, CT

About the Position:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated clinician ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals on the path to recovery? At Mountainside Treatment Center, we are seeking an Inpatient Clinician who brings clinical expertise and a heart for holistic healing to our team. You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where innovation, connection, and whole-person care are at the core of everything we do. We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about recovery and skilled in delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Schedule:

Two positions are available with two schedule options. Candidates may be considered for either schedule based on availability and position needs:

• Sunday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Tuesday–Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Your Role:

As a key member of our treatment team, you will:

• Create a collaborative integrated treatment plan, including referrals to Family Wellness Program, APRN, Psychiatrist, Mind Body Spirit Program, Nicotine Cessation Program, Adventure Based Counseling Program and Continuing Care.
• Review client’s discharge records from previous treatment providers, contacting client’s emergency contacts and family members, former providers and referral sources.
• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
• Review and utilize screening/assessment tools, stage-wise interventions, and treatment models.
• Conducts therapeutic treatment utilizing best practices of counseling, case management and crisis intervention.
• Understand group dynamics/processes and facilitate group therapy with a focus on integrated care and documents efforts via individualized progress notes.
• Maintain clinical chart in accordance with agency and accreditation standards
• Complete all documentation thorough and timely, within Organization standards
• Role model, explain and encourage pro-social behaviors such as: time management, appropriate language, dress, and the importance of building fellowships
• Collaborate and contact client’s stakeholders such as emergency contacts, family members and referral sources as applicable
• Review and update client’s collaborative integrated wellness plan in a timely fashion
• Communicate with Client Services and Medical staff to assist with client medication compliance and medication issues as applicable
• Collaborate with Mountainside team; most importantly, the partners in Residential & Detox, such as Family Wellness, Client Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Food Services and Continuing Care
• Participate in individual clinical supervision and group clinical supervision when assigned
• Complete required Mountainside staff trainings (such as Relias) when due and attend scheduled trainings to improve clinical skills as assigned
• Maintain communication with client’s treatment team and seek ad hoc supervision when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum credential of a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in the State of Connecticut is required. Fully licensed as LCSW, LPC, LADC, or LMFT or actively working towards licensure is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with substance use disorder treatment preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the field of counseling preferred
• Must have basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications and in using and/or connecting wireless computer hardware, the ability to project to remote devices, etc.

Compensation:

The base salary for the position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.