PHP/IOP Counselor II: Sign on Bonus up to $4,000!

About the role

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.

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 ongoing 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 enrolls 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

• Master's-level Counselor: $55,000 - $66,000
• Licensed Counselor: $67,000 - $77,000
• Actual pay determined based on education, work experience, and in some instances, certifications; market alignment and internal equity with colleagues' pay
• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Generous retirement plan with employer contributions
• Four weeks of PTO
• Paid holidays (including your birthday)
• Professional development funding
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities
• Eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs (approved Substance Use Disorder Site)