Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Clinician

Recovery Network of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT seeks a clinician to counsel individuals, groups and families dealing with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The role emphasizes evidence-based planning, case management and crisis intervention to support recovery.

Responsibilities include intake, assessment, safety planning, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical and psychiatric providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Active provisional licensure (LPCA, LMSW, LMFTA) or LADC required.
• Two years of counseling experience preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Screening, intake, orientation and assessment of clients to obtain information concerning substance abuse, mental health, medical history or other pertinent information.
• Implements therapeutic treatment using planning, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming substance use and mental health disorders as well as other life issues.
• Actively engages in the role of group facilitator and promotes group process.
• Assesses clients for suicide risk using appropriate clinical tools and judgment and collaborates with clients to develop and implement individualized safety plans, including ongoing monitoring and updates as needed.
• Integrates discharge planning throughout the treatment process including the beginning, middle and transition phases of treatment.
• Meets agency standards for clinical documentation and service productivity, including completion of treatment plans, progress/group notes, billing, discharges, and related records.
• Consults with medical and/or psychiatric providers concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served.
• Provides information and education to individuals, groups and families concerning co-occurring issues.
• Refers clients to supportive services to compliment treatment and counseling.
• Prepares and maintains quality clinical records for assigned caseload.
• Issues accurate and timely reports as requested ensuring applicable consent forms are present in the client charts and client confidentiality is maintained to federal and state standards.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Assessment

Safety planning

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT seeks a clinician to counsel individuals, groups and families dealing with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The role emphasizes evidence-based planning, case management and crisis intervention to support recovery.

Responsibilities include intake, assessment, safety planning, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical and psychiatric providers.