Licensed Clinician - Lebanon, CT
About The Position
Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Counselor to join our Lebanon Pines residential program — a long-term treatment program for men with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, set on a beautiful 66-acre campus in Lebanon, CT.
Requirements
- Clinical Licensure: Associate licensure (LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A) or independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC) required
- 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 both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Orient clients to the program, including program goals, rules of conduct, and client rights upon admission
- Ensure insurance authorizations are accounted for in alignment with dates of treatment and services provided
- Provide education and information to clients individually and in group settings on substance use disorders and recovery resources
- Coordinate case management needs, matching services, agencies, and community resources with clients to assist with discharge planning
- Provide crisis intervention services in response to clients experiencing acute emotional or physical distress
- Support clients in identifying strengths, challenges, and needs to inform ongoing treatment planning for substance use and/or mental health concerns
- Identify client needs that exceed the current level of care and assist with referrals to appropriate support systems and community resources
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to report on client progress and modify established 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 all 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, incorporating targeted goals, objectives, and interventions that maximize strengths and available resources
- Utilize individual, group, and family counseling skills to help clients explore problems, examine attitudes and feelings, consider alternative solutions, and make meaningful decisions
- Chart assessment and treatment planning results, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related documentation in a timely manner
Benefits
- Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
- Vacation and Sick accruals
- 11 paid Holidays
- 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
- Paid Licensure Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
