Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Certified Addiction Counselor (32 Hour)(Office/On-Site)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
Overview
Certified Addiction Counselor (32 Hour) – Office/On-Site Join to apply for the Certified Addiction Counselor (32 Hour)(Office/On-Site) role at Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. Highlights
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) LOCATION: 39 Tynan Circle, Middletown, CT UNIT: Addiction Services Division (ASD), Screenings and Admissions SCHEDULE: Part-Time, 32 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, rotating every other weekend POSITION NUMBER: 136834 What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions Opportunity Details
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring for the position of Certified Addiction Counselor to join their team. About the Organization
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital and now operates multiple inpatient units and a range of psychiatric and addiction services. Responsibilities
Provides counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients Screens clients to determine eligibility for programs Assesses strengths, weaknesses and treatment needs Orients clients to treatment program Participates in treatment planning and individual and/or group counseling Responsible for case management activities Provides crisis intervention services in response to distress Makes referrals to outside or other programs for medical and/or psychological intervention Maintains confidential reports and records of client data Represents program at community events and seminars Educates clients on substance abuse issues and availability of resources Consults with service providers to assure comprehensive integrated care May escort clients; may provide coverage duties; may collect urine for drug screening Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of physical, psychological, social, family and economic effects of substance abuse Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques Knowledge of community resources and confidentiality provisions Knowledge of infectious diseases Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to treatment Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and three (3) years of experience involving risk reduction education and counseling to assist alcohol and drug dependent individuals. Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
Licensure from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be substituted for the General Experience For state employees, three (3) years of experience as a Certified Addiction Counselor Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience Preferred Qualifications
Experience with counseling services to alcohol and drug-dependent clients Experience facilitating group counseling services to alcohol and drug-dependent clients Experience with other agency service providers and community outreach Experience with case management activities Experience with discharge planning Special Requirements
Incumbents must retain certification and/or licensure Individuals recovering from addiction must have two years of substance-free time to be considered for a position in a substance abuse program May be required to speak a foreign language or be fluent in American Sign Language May be required to possess and retain a valid driver’s license May be required to travel Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
A medical and/or psychiatric examination may be required prior to appointment. Working conditions may involve lifting or restraining patients and exposure to infectious diseases and risk of injury from patients. Equal Opportunity
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Application Process
Click on a link below to apply. Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Questions?
For assistance with applying or recruitment updates, contact Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov. Readiness to respond and apply as directed by the official posting. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries
Government Administration Note: This description includes content from the official posting with no translations or alterations to the core responsibilities and requirements.
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Certified Addiction Counselor (32 Hour) – Office/On-Site Join to apply for the Certified Addiction Counselor (32 Hour)(Office/On-Site) role at Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. Highlights
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) LOCATION: 39 Tynan Circle, Middletown, CT UNIT: Addiction Services Division (ASD), Screenings and Admissions SCHEDULE: Part-Time, 32 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, rotating every other weekend POSITION NUMBER: 136834 What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions Opportunity Details
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring for the position of Certified Addiction Counselor to join their team. About the Organization
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital and now operates multiple inpatient units and a range of psychiatric and addiction services. Responsibilities
Provides counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients Screens clients to determine eligibility for programs Assesses strengths, weaknesses and treatment needs Orients clients to treatment program Participates in treatment planning and individual and/or group counseling Responsible for case management activities Provides crisis intervention services in response to distress Makes referrals to outside or other programs for medical and/or psychological intervention Maintains confidential reports and records of client data Represents program at community events and seminars Educates clients on substance abuse issues and availability of resources Consults with service providers to assure comprehensive integrated care May escort clients; may provide coverage duties; may collect urine for drug screening Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of physical, psychological, social, family and economic effects of substance abuse Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques Knowledge of community resources and confidentiality provisions Knowledge of infectious diseases Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to treatment Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and three (3) years of experience involving risk reduction education and counseling to assist alcohol and drug dependent individuals. Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
Licensure from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be substituted for the General Experience For state employees, three (3) years of experience as a Certified Addiction Counselor Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience Preferred Qualifications
Experience with counseling services to alcohol and drug-dependent clients Experience facilitating group counseling services to alcohol and drug-dependent clients Experience with other agency service providers and community outreach Experience with case management activities Experience with discharge planning Special Requirements
Incumbents must retain certification and/or licensure Individuals recovering from addiction must have two years of substance-free time to be considered for a position in a substance abuse program May be required to speak a foreign language or be fluent in American Sign Language May be required to possess and retain a valid driver’s license May be required to travel Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
A medical and/or psychiatric examination may be required prior to appointment. Working conditions may involve lifting or restraining patients and exposure to infectious diseases and risk of injury from patients. Equal Opportunity
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Application Process
Click on a link below to apply. Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Questions?
For assistance with applying or recruitment updates, contact Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov. Readiness to respond and apply as directed by the official posting. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries
Government Administration Note: This description includes content from the official posting with no translations or alterations to the core responsibilities and requirements.
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