PHP/IOP Counselor: Sign On Bonus up to $4000!

Root Center For Advanced Recovery•Hartford, CT

1d•$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 Approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Site for Loan Repayment Program! Starting Salaries: Master's-level Counselor: $55,000 - $66,000 with a $2,000 sign on bonus! Licensed Counselor: $67,000 - $77,000 with a $4,000 sign on bonus! Acceptable Licensures for Counselor I Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor – LADC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – LMFT Acceptable Licensures for Counselor II Licensed Master Social Worker – LMSW Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – LPCA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate– LMFTA Acceptable Programs for Counselor II: Master’s degrees in areas such as: Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology Social Work Clinical Mental Health Counseling Other related fields Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay. Excellent Benefit Package, including $4000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Counselors & $2000 for Associate Licensure! Position Summary Under the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and/or related behavioral health disorders.

Requirements

Current licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC in the state of CT preferred.
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of CT licensure will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Counseling Clients; facilitates individual counseling, family and/or significant support person(s) counseling, and group counseling, identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
Treatment Plans; develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
Case Management; schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met.
Referrals; refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
Intake and Screenings; informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
Assessments; conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures .
Participation; participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel.
Administrative; covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.

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.

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