Substance Use/Addiction Counselor -Families in Recovery, Norwalk

Substance Use/Addiction Counselor -Families in Recovery, Norwalk Liberation Programs Inc. Norwalk, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree in social work

LADC LMFT

Computer operation Inpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker Individual therapy LPC Master's degree in psychology Mid-level Outpatient Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Counseling Psychology Substance abuse Discharge planning CAC Computer skills Marriage & Family Therapy Social Work Working with individuals with substance use disorders Care coordination Individual counseling Master's degree in counseling Community resource coordination Full Job Description Who we are: Families in Recovery (FIRP) is an inpatient program in Norwalk, CT for pregnant and parenting women with children. FIRP has been in existence since 1994 and is unique in our region. It is the only inpatient treatment program exclusively for pregnant and parenting women in Fairfield County. Mothers can have up to two children ages birth to 10 years old, and FIRP is the only inpatient program in Connecticut where mothers can bring two children up to the age of 10 into the program with them. FIRP is gender and trauma sensitive with an emphasis on individual and family needs. Throughout treatment, mothers are supported in managing challenges related to substance use disorder (SUD), building, enhancing and maintaining life skills, peer-to-peer support and accessing resources to provide safe, nurturing homes for their children and themselves as they prepare to transition back to the community.

Our Mission:

Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness Behavioral Health Clinicians are needed across our growing behavioral health programs in Fairfield County, CT.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide culturally competent, engaging counseling services, focused on helping individuals recover. Connect individuals with wraparound support services in the community Provide a full-range of supportive SUD services including brief individual counseling, intensive counseling, care coordination, and consultations to support strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care. Engage family members in the recovery experience

QUALIFICATIONS CT

State licensure preferred, as an LCSW, LADC, LPC or LMFT. CAC or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, with course work and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and Medicated Assisted Treatment/Recovery. Prefer experience providing evidenced-based SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting based on program of interest, including trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions and Medicated Assisted Recovery Understanding of a recovery-oriented and consumer driven delivery system, and the ability to work well with colleagues. Strong communications and interpersonal skills, and computer skills

New Hire Bonus:

Licensed Eligible candidates with an LCSW, LADC, LMFT, or LPC, can earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus, & Counselors can earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus, to be paid after 6-months working full-time in our Inpatient Residential Programs!

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation Medical/Dental/Vision Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit 401K with Match Tuition Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off Policy HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant Supportive Work Environment