Counselor, Residential: Sign-On Bonus up to $4,000!

Root Center For Advanced Recovery • New Britain, CT

6d • $55,000 - $77,000

About The Position

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

Position Summary:

The Residential Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals residing in the facility in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Weekends and evenings as needed!

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable about the biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use and mental health disorders and their treatment and be able to identify the signs and symptoms of acute psychiatric conditions, including psychiatric decompensation.
• Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained and maintained within the initial 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe/clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments: Evaluate patients to determine the nature and extent of their substance abuse issues, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions or other factors that may impact their treatment and lives.
• Developing treatment plans: Collaborate with the patients to develop individualized treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals in recovery.
• Providing individual counseling: Offer one-on one counseling sessions to patients to help them explore underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and work towards recovery.
• Leading group therapy sessions: Facilitate group therapy sessions to provide patients with peer support, address common issues, and practice interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.
• Monitoring progress: Regularly assess patients’ progress in treatment, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide feedback and support to help patients stay on track with their recovery goals.
• Educating patients: Provide education on substance abuse, addictions, relapse prevention strategies, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle choices to empower patients in their recovery journey.
• Collaborating with other professionals: Work closely with other members of the treatment team, such as medical professionals, social workers, case managers and peer support professionals, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Advocating for patients: Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within the residential program and in external settings, such as court proceedings, social service agencies, or healthcare settings.
• Documenting patient progress: Maintain accurate and confidential records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in professional development: Stay current on best practices in substance abuse and mental health treatment, attend training and workshops, maintain licensure.
• Transport patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.
• Staff in this position could be mandated to work beyond scheduled hours to meet regulatory staffing requirements and needs. Employees would be entitled to a stipend if mandated.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level