Counselor - IV

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.•New London, CT

23d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

SCADD is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Counselor for its New London transitional treatment program. The counselor provides individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to clients in substance use and behavioral health treatment. Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, the counselor supports clients through assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. The role includes individual, group, and family counseling, client education, care coordination, referrals, and timely clinical documentation. The position follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. schedule with no nights or weekends.

Requirements

Associate licensure (LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A) or independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC).
Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and SCADD’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Orient clients to the program, including its goals, rules of conduct, and client rights upon admission.
Ensure insurance authorizations align with treatment dates and services provided.
Provide individual and group education about substance use disorders and recovery resources.
Coordinate case management needs by connecting clients with services, agencies, and community resources to support discharge planning.
Provide crisis intervention for clients experiencing acute emotional or physical distress.
Identify client strengths, challenges, and needs to inform ongoing substance use and/or mental health treatment planning.
Identify needs beyond the current level of care and assist with referrals to appropriate support systems and community resources.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, report on client progress, and modify treatment plans as needed.
Formulate clinical interventions to promote client stability, engagement, and investment in treatment.
Provide counseling for family members or significant others as appropriate.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including progress notes, referral and contractual networking records, and incident reports.
Conduct initial client assessments for placement and ongoing assessments for continued treatment or referral to a more appropriate level of care.
Establish individualized treatment plans with clients, including targeted goals, objectives, and interventions that maximize strengths and available resources.
Use individual, group, and family counseling skills to help clients explore problems, examine attitudes and feelings, consider alternatives, and make meaningful decisions.
Document assessment and treatment-planning results, and prepare reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related records in a timely manner.

Benefits

Starting salary of $60,000 for associate license or $80,000 for independent license.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Eligibility for NHSC loan repayment through the organization’s HRSA-approved site designation.
Multiple medical plans.
Dental and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match after one year.
Vacation and sick accruals.
11 paid holidays.
40 hours of paid education and training annually.
Paid licensure reimbursement.
Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.