Licensed Counselor — Recovery-Focused Clinician

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Education/training support

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) seeks a licensed clinician to join our New London transitional treatment program in New London, CT.

The role focuses on individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to support clients on recovery paths. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold clinical licensure: Associate or independent (LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A or LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LADC).
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills required.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and DEI values.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services in the transitional program—assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Orient clients to program goals, rules, and rights at admission.
• Coordinate case management with services and community resources for discharge planning.
• Deliver education on substance use disorders to individuals and groups.
• Conduct crisis interventions for clients in distress and document all activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate licensure (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A)

Independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) seeks a licensed clinician to join our New London transitional treatment program in New London, CT.

The role focuses on individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to support clients on recovery paths. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.