Recovery Support Clinician
Mountainside Treatment Center•Canaan, CT
•$24 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
The Recovery Support Clinician assists clients in feeling motivated and connected to recovery by providing daily therapeutic activities. The role includes group therapy, individual counseling, case management, and outreach calls. The clinician works closely with primary clinicians and the alumni department to foster a strong, lasting connection with Mountainside after discharge. This is a part-time outpatient position based in Canaan, Connecticut, scheduled for 24 hours per week, Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or CCB certification in a related field.
- Active CAC certification is preferred; CAC certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- At least three years of experience or knowledge in substance abuse treatment.
- Experience in group facilitation and individual sessions, including crisis management.
Nice To Haves
- Active CAC certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive ongoing counseling, support, and responsive care.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and model ethical behavior in interactions with clients.
- Build positive relationships with clients, assess their acuity of needs, and intervene appropriately to support clients at high risk of leaving against staff advice.
- Model and encourage pro-social behaviors, including 12-step meeting etiquette, time management, appropriate language and dress, and building healthy fellowships.
- Make frequent rounds to monitor client activities, provide guidance and redirection when needed, ensure behaviors comply with Mountainside guidelines, and remain available for emergencies.
- Provide therapeutic treatment using counseling, case management, and crisis-intervention best practices to support clients in recovery.
- Facilitate groups focused on integrated care and document efforts in individualized progress notes.
- Facilitate meetings consistent with skills and knowledge as directed.
- Contact clients after discharge to assess their well-being and maintain a connection to Mountainside.
- Record discharged clients’ updates in Salesforce to track progress.
- Inform discharged clients about alumni offerings and encourage attendance and participation.
- Document relevant information in client records using appropriate clinical language.
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
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