Substance Use/Addiction Counselor -Families in Recovery, Norwalk

Liberation Programs Inc.•Norwalk, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Families in Recovery (FIRP) is an inpatient program in Norwalk, CT for pregnant and parenting women with children. FIRP has been in existence since 1994 and is unique in our region. It is the only inpatient treatment program exclusively for pregnant and parenting women in Fairfield County. Mothers can have up to two children ages birth to 10 years old, and FIRP is the only inpatient program in Connecticut where mothers can bring two children up to the age of 10 into the program with them. FIRP is gender and trauma sensitive with an emphasis on individual and family needs. Throughout treatment, mothers are supported in managing challenges related to substance use disorder (SUD), building, enhancing and maintaining life skills, peer-to-peer support and accessing resources to provide safe, nurturing homes for their children and themselves as they prepare to transition back to the community. Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness. Behavioral Health Clinicians are needed across our growing behavioral health programs in Fairfield County, CT.

Requirements

CT State licensure preferred, as an LCSW, LADC, LPC or LMFT.
CAC or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, with course work and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and Medicated Assisted Treatment/Recovery.
Understanding of a recovery-oriented and consumer driven delivery system, and the ability to work well with colleagues.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience providing evidenced-based SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting based on program of interest, including trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions and Medicated Assisted Recovery

Responsibilities

Provide culturally competent, engaging counseling services, focused on helping individuals recover.
Connect individuals with wraparound support services in the community
Provide a full-range of supportive SUD services including brief individual counseling, intensive counseling, care coordination, and consultations to support strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care.
Engage family members in the recovery experience