MAT Counselor — Recovery Impact with Sign-On Bonus

Root Center For Advanced Recovery; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development funding

Annual bonus eligibility

35-hour work week

NHSC Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Root Center for Advanced Recovery in Bristol, CT is seeking a MAT Counselor to provide counseling within a Medication Assisted Treatment program, helping individuals manage opioid use disorder with counseling and approved medications, at a methadone dispensary. Under supervision, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance use disorders.

Schedule: 5:30am through 1:30pm.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field qualifying for State licensure.
• Professional licensure expected within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Counseling clients: provides individual and group counseling and safety planning.
• Develops treatment plans with goals and steps to reach them.
• Case management: schedules, coordinates care and transportation.
• Facilitates referrals to related programs and assists with eligibility and forms.
• Oversees intake and screenings, explains admission procedures and records requirements.
• Conducts client assessments and gathers background information.
• Maintains records and documents treatment progress and outcomes.
• Participates in team meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Handles front desk coverage and administrative duties.
• Adheres to regulatory and funding standards.

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Root Center for Advanced Recovery in Bristol, CT is seeking a MAT Counselor to provide counseling within a Medication Assisted Treatment program, helping individuals manage opioid use disorder with counseling and approved medications, at a methadone dispensary. Under supervision, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance use disorders.

Schedule: 5:30am through 1:30pm.