MAT Counselor: Drive Recovery Impact with $5K Sign-On Bonus

Root Center for Advanced Recovery (a trade name of the Hartford Dispensary); Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Root Center for Advanced Recovery, a Hartford Dispensary program, seeks an MAT Counselor in Bristol, CT. This full-time role focuses on counseling within a MAT program for opioid use disorder and involves coordinating assessments, treatment planning, and referrals.

The position runs 5:30am–1:30pm and offers a sign-on bonus with competitive benefits. Starting salaries range from $55,000 to $77,000 depending on licensure level, with a $2,000–$4,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree qualifies for CT licensure; licensure expected within 2 years.
• Professional licensure expected within 2 years.
• Experience in counseling and treatment of substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counseling clients; individual and group sessions; safety planning and risk assessment.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and steps to reach them.
• Manage case load; schedule appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Refer or enroll clients to related programs and assist with eligibility/financial applications.
• Conduct intake, screenings, and determine admission eligibility.
• Perform client assessments and collect information from outside sources.
• Complete required documentation and keep records up to date.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Cover front desk duties and monitor client fee system as needed.
• Adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Referrals

Intake & screenings

Assessments

Record keeping

Team participation

Administration

Compliance

Education

Master’s degree (relevant field)

Job description

Root Center for Advanced Recovery, a Hartford Dispensary program, seeks an MAT Counselor in Bristol, CT. This full-time role focuses on counseling within a MAT program for opioid use disorder and involves coordinating assessments, treatment planning, and referrals.

The position runs 5:30am–1:30pm and offers a sign-on bonus with competitive benefits. Starting salaries range from $55,000 to $77,000 depending on licensure level, with a $2,000–$4,000 sign-on bonus.