Licensed Outpatient Clinician

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

7d•Onsite

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 Outpatient Counselor to join our New London Outpatient program — providing individualized, evidence-based counseling and case management to clients on their path to recovery.

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

Provide direct clinical services to clients in our New London Outpatient program — supporting individuals through assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
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.