Location: Canaan,CT, USA
Residential ClinicianLocated in Canaan, CT 06018About the Position:TheClinician is responsible for Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to create an individualized recovery experience that incorporates the body, mind, and spirit of each client. Provide individual and group therapy sessions and facilitate treatment groups. Coordinate care with external providers and community such as: Family Members, Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatrists, Intensive Outpatient programs, Legal Aids, Family Interventionists, University and High School Administrative Staff, and Employee Assistance Program RepresentativesSchedule:Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Your Role:Create a collaborative integrated treatment plan, including referrals to Family Wellness Program, APRN, Psychiatrist, Mind Body Spirit Program, Nicotine Cessation Program, Adventure Based Counseling Program and Continuing Care.Review client's discharge records from previous treatment providers, contacting client's emergency contacts and family members, former providers and referral sources.Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.Review and utilize screening/assessment tools, stage-wise interventions, and treatment models.Conducts therapeutic treatment utilizing best practices of counseling, case management and crisis intervention.Understand group dynamics/processes and facilitate group therapy with a focus on integrated care and documents efforts via individualized progress notes.Maintain clinical chart in accordance with agency and accreditation standardsComplete all documentation thorough and timely, within Organization standardsRole model, explain and encourage pro-social behaviors such as: time management, appropriate language, dress, and the importance of building fellowshipsCollaborate and contact client's stakeholders such as emergency contacts, family members and referral sources as applicableReview and update client's collaborative integrated wellness plan in a timely fashionCommunicate with Client Services and Medical staff to assist with client medication compliance and medication issues as applicableCollaborate with Mountainside team; most importantly, the partners in Residential & Detox, such as Family Wellness, Client Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Food Services and Continuing CareParticipate in individual clinical supervision and group clinical supervision when assignedComplete required Mountainside staff trainings (such as Relias) when due and attend scheduled trainings to improve clinical skills as assignedMaintain communication with client's treatment team and seek ad hoc supervision when neededQualifications:Counselor 1- CACCounselor II- Master's degree in a relatable field, license eligibleCounselor III- Master's degree in a relatable field. Fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)Prior experience working in an addiction setting preferredCompensation:The base salary for the position is $60,000 to $90,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.Benefits:Comprehensive benefit packagePaid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday401(k) with employer matchingFree meals while working on the Canaan campusMonthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.About Mountainside:Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.