Assistant Program Director

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc • Bridgeport, CT

4d • $31 - $38

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director supervises counseling staff and facilitates program activities. The role also supervises and participates in primary counselor duties for clients and their families, including screening and intake, client and family orientation, treatment-plan development, crisis intervention, and group and individual sessions. In the absence of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director may assume leadership duties.

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of Connecticut as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Three years of professional counseling experience, or a combination of a degree in a related field and professional experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation, resources available to chemically dependent people, and self-help groups.
• Appreciation of culturally relevant treatment and willingness to provide such services.
• Growth-oriented and willing to set and work toward professional goals.
• Appreciation of and willingness to develop continuing skills toward multicultural competency in a behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise counseling staff.
• Facilitate program activities.
• Supervise and participate in primary counselor duties for clients and their families.
• Conduct or support screening and intake, client and family orientation, and treatment-plan development.
• Provide crisis intervention and group and individual sessions.
• Assume leadership duties in the absence of the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed