At Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we build relationships that empower patients with the courage and ability to change by providing guidance and support throughout every step of recovery. We are caring, knowledgeable professionals who believe in honoring the potential of every individual while continually renewing ourselves, embracing new perspectives, and recognizing that progress is the destination. For more than 150 years, we have remained committed to inspiring hope and strengthening the communities we serve.
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 adolescent clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.
Pay:
Associate Licensed Positions: Starting at $55,000 - $66,000. Sign on bonus of $2000
Licensed Counselor Positions: Starting at $67,000 - $77,000. Sign on bonus of $4000!
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.
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a generous retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays (including your birthday), professional development funding and training days, annual bonus eligibility, excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities, and eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs.
Essential Functions
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Counseling Clients: facilitates individual counseling and group counseling; safety planning/risk assessment; 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
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Recovery Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
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Case Management: schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met; collaborates with clients’ outside providers such as schools, psychiatrists, probation, DCF; coordinates transportation; coordinates care with family and other facilities
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Referrals: refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
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Intake and Screenings: informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, secures and maintains authorizations, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
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Assessments: conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
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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.
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Participation: participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel; actively participates and engages in multidisciplinary team meetings.
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Administrative: covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
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Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standards
Special Responsibilities and Expectations: As assigned by the Clinic Supervisor, provides supervision to designated counselors, which may include non-licensed and licensed eligible counselors. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, review and co-signature of documents. May be assigned to provide specialized services to clients, i.e. co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis), trauma services, gender specific, or other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure. Professional licensure expected within 2 years
EEO Statement:
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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