Therapist I- CDCA Fairfield County

OhioGuidestone; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioGuidestone is seeking a Therapist to provide treatment services under supervision, aligned with CDCA scope of practice. The role emphasizes building therapeutic relationships, supporting recovery, and coordinating community resources.

The position requires a CDCA and a commitment to client confidentiality, with duties spanning crisis intervention, documentation, and team collaboration across office and community settings.

Qualifications

• Positive, caring attitude toward SUD clients and families.
• Knowledgeable about disease and community resources.
• Understanding of human behavior and motivation; assessment skills.
• Strong customer service and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and caregivers.
• Support recovery-focused discussions and activities with clients.
• Monitor symptoms and response; communicate changes to the treatment team.
• Assist in crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources; advocate for clients.
• Document confidential information per agency guidelines.
• Maintain regular attendance and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Substance use disorder care

Empathy & communication

Interpersonal skills

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)

Tools

EHR systems

Windows / Office

Job description

You have a place atOhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health!OhioGuidestoneis the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

Job Summary

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing tr eatment services consistent with CDCA scope of practice.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Interact with clients in a supportive manner, encouraging discussion and activities focused on recovery.
• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
• Assist in crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintains client information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emails and phone calls; attends and conducts in various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Chemical Dependency Counselor assistant (CDCA)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Positive, caring attitude toward substance use disorder (SUD) clients and their families.
• Knowledgeable about the disease of substance use disorder and community resources.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Proficient computer skills, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Organizational skills, team player and attention to detail.
• Ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
• Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test and drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

*Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.

AtOhioGuidestone, we demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

Wealsocare about the health and safety of our employees.OhioGuidestonerequires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Werequireand cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Chem Dep Couns Asst

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