Licensed Counselor - Per diem

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

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning organization and a leading provider of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment. They are seeking a Licensed Counselor to join their team in the Lebanon Pines residential treatment program. SCADD emphasizes employee support and the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the community.

Requirements

Requires Connecticut Associate License or Independent License.

Responsibilities

Assist in orienting clients to the program, its goals, rules, and client rights upon admission.
Ensure insurance authorizations align with dates of treatment and services provided.
Provide education and information to clients individually and in groups regarding substance use disorders and recovery resources.
Coordinate case management needs, matching services, agencies, and resources with clients to assist with discharge planning.
Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute emotional or physical distress.
Support individual clients in identifying strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for ongoing treatment planning for substance use and/or mental health issues.
Identify client needs that cannot be met at this level and assist in referring clients to available support systems and community resources.
Meet with the multidisciplinary team to report on client progress, discuss, and modify established treatment plans.
Formulate clinical interventions to promote stability and ensure client engagement and investment.
Provide counseling for family or significant others as appropriate.
Meet all documentation requirements for client progress, referral, contractual networking, and incident reporting.
Complete initial client assessments for placement and ongoing assessments for continued treatment or referral.
Establish a treatment plan with the client focused on goals, targeted objectives, and interventions to maximize strengths and resources.
Utilize counseling skills in individual, group, or family counseling to help clients achieve objectives through problem exploration, attitude/feeling examination, alternative solution consideration, and decision-making.
Chart assessment results and treatment planning, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data in a timely manner.