Counselor

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

Full-time, 35 hours/week, New London Clinic

The Hartford Dispensary, founded in 1871, is a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating substance abuse and addiction. Accredited by CARF for its high standards of care, the Hartford Dispensary seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. Regardless of the position held, each employee plays an important role in caring for patients and providing support in their recovery. Today, the Hartford Dispensary is one of the largest provider of methadone treatment in the country. The agency treats over 5,000 patients per day within its network of nine statewide clinics.

The Hartford Dispensary is currently seeking a passionate, hardworking, bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor to become a member of the agency. The substance abuse counselor role is critical in assisting with the agency's mission and vision. The ideal candidate will be process oriented, possess strong program/project management skills, and excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about helping others with recovery, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The substance abuse counselor is responsible for individual, group, and family counseling services; assessment and evaluation; individualized treatment planning, referrals, record keeping and documentation, urine monitoring, patient fee system, front desk coverage and other counseling and clinical duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure & Experience

Master's degree with an active clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC) or a master's degree and licensed eligible in CT in a related field. Strong computer skills and at least one year of full-time counselor experience in the behavioral health field. Substance abuse treatment experience preferred.

Mission Statement

The Hartford Dispensary is committed to the delivery of quality behavioral health services to all in need in the state of Connecticut.

Employee Benefits

To continually promote health and wellness to employees, Hartford Dispensary offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including:

• Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays, twelve paid holidays, and no current on-call responsibilities
• Competitive salary and scheduled time off: vacation time, twelve sick days per year, and personal days
• Insurance package offering exceptional medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage
• Retirement plan: company matching 403B with a 5% match after 6 months of employment and up to 10% employer match after two years.
• Professional Growth program providing continuing education, training reimbursement, and certification and license reimbursements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides consistent support and education to patients to ensure goals are met consistently for all program requirements.

The Hartford Dispensary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)
• full-time counselor: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License or certification:

• LADC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT (Preferred)