SENIOR COUNSELOR

UHS•North Stonington, CT

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About The Position

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is hiring a full-time Senior Counselor in North Stonington, Connecticut. Stonington Institute provides substance abuse treatment to adults in southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas, including medical detox and residential addiction treatment for active-duty and retired military service members. The Senior Counselor provides clinical supervision, client-centered care, caseload management, and oversight of the internship program, and may provide administrative coverage for the Operations Director.

Requirements

Be a master’s-level licensed counselor in Connecticut.
Have a minimum of three years of counseling experience.
Demonstrate proficiency in group counseling and psychoeducational group facilitation.
Have expertise in completing initial assessments, developing treatment plans, and executing discharge plans.
Demonstrate proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and 12 Step Facilitation.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintain meticulous documentation of all clinical supervision sessions.
Foster a client-centered environment that respects clients’ rights and cultural differences.
Manage a caseload of 12–18 clients.
Provide group counseling and lead psychoeducational groups.
Complete initial assessments, develop treatment plans, and execute discharge plans.
Provide administrative coverage for the Operations Director as required.
Supervise the internship program, including training, supervision, and evaluation of interns.