Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Scadd Inc; New London (CT); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Multiple medical plans

403(b) employer match

11 paid holidays

Paid education/training

Licensure reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) seeks a Licensed Outpatient Counselor to join the New London Outpatient program.

You will provide individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to clients pursuing recovery in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and documenting client progress.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure as LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A or independent as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and SCADD values.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct clinical services in the New London Outpatient program, including assessment and discharge planning.
• Coordinate case management needs and connect clients with community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and education to clients on substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Complete documentation, progress notes, and reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review client progress.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Independence

Ausbildung

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

Independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC)

Jobbeschreibung

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Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Full Time Professional New London, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1290

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Licensed Outpatient Counselor | New London, CT

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

HRSA-Approved Site | NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible | Monday - Friday, No Nights or Weekends

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeast Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Outpatient Counselor to join our New London Outpatient program - providing individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to clients on their path to recovery.

What We Offer:

• Starting Salary: $60,000 (Associate License) | $80,000 (Independent License)
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• NHSC Loan Repayment eligibility through our HRSA-approved site designation
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• Monday - Friday schedule - no nights or weekends
• Meaningful clinical work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You'll Do:

As a Licensed Outpatient Counselor, you will provide direct clinical services to clients in our New London Outpatient program - supporting individuals through assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Orient clients to the program, including program goals, rules of conduct, and client rights upon admission
• Ensure insurance authorizations are accounted for in alignment with dates of treatment and services provided
• Provide education and information to clients individually and in group settings on substance use disorders and recovery resources
• Coordinate case management needs, matching services, agencies, and community resources with clients to assist with discharge planning
• Provide crisis intervention services in response to clients experiencing acute emotional or physical distress
• Support clients in identifying strengths, challenges, and needs to inform ongoing treatment planning for substance use and/or mental health concerns
• Identify client needs that exceed the current level of care and assist with referrals to appropriate support systems and community resources
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to report on client progress and modify established treatment plans as needed
• Formulate clinical interventions to promote client stability, engagement, and investment in treatment
• Provide counseling for family members or significant others as appropriate
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, including progress notes, referral and contractual networking records, and incident reports
• Conduct initial client assessments for placement and ongoing assessments for continued treatment or referral to a more appropriate level of care
• Establish individualized treatment plans with clients, incorporating targeted goals, objectives, and interventions that maximize strengths and available resources
• Utilize individual, group, and family counseling skills to help clients explore problems, examine attitudes and feelings, consider alternative solutions, and make meaningful decisions
• Chart assessment and treatment planning results, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related documentation in a timely manner

What You'll Need:

• Clinical Licensure: Associate licensure (LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A) or independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC) required
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and SCADD's values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeast Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery - and our clinical team is at the heart of making that possible every day. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you're ready to do meaningful clinical work in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.