- Individual, Family, & Group Counseling: facilitates individual counseling, family and/or significant support person(s) 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
- Recovery 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; collaborates with clients' outside providers such as schools, psychiatrists, probation, DCF.
- Referrals: refers or enroll 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, 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.
- 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 thefront desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
- Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standards
- Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday 35 hour work week and so much more
- Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
- Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
- $2,000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences.
- Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
- Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.
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Adolescent Counselor - New Britain, United States - Root Center for Advanced Recovery
Description
At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.
In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you
This position is eligible to work in the Torrington, New Britain, or Manchester schools.
Starting Salaries:
Master's-level Counselor: $55,000 - $66,000
Licensed Counselor: $67,000 - $77,000
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.
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.
Essential Functions
A Master's Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure and at least one year prior experience working with adolescents.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:
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.
