Senior Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

InterCommunity Health Care; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCommunity Health Care in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced counselor with knowledge of substance abuse treatment to join our clinical team. You will provide individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based techniques and work to guide clients toward abstinence under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and CT licensure (LMSW/LCSW, LPC) with two years of relevant experience, plus supervisory experience within a Recovery-Oriented System of Care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or CT licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses client treatment needs and provides treatment recommendations.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based techniques under supervision.
• Coordinates treatment with other providers to ensure best client care.
• Ensures appropriate aftercare plan for all assigned clients.
• Provides training and orientation to new clinicians and interns.
• Effectively manages crisis situations.
• Documents in the clinical record according to regulatory requirements.
• Follows the utilization review process.
• Transports clients in personal or Agency vehicle.
• Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children during services and adjustments.
• In staff shortages, may work past scheduled hours until relief staff is found.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
• All agency staff attend mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.

Skills

Initiative

Leadership

Time management

Decision making

Communication proficiency

Organization skills

Education

Master's degree or CT licensure

Job description

InterCommunity Health Care in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced counselor with knowledge of substance abuse treatment to join our clinical team. You will provide individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based techniques and work to guide clients toward abstinence under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and CT licensure (LMSW/LCSW, LPC) with two years of relevant experience, plus supervisory experience within a Recovery-Oriented System of Care.