Community Health Resources
Substance Use Counselor: PTIP East- Fee For Service- 6649
Community Health Resources, Windham, Connecticut, us, 06280
Overview
Substance Use Counselor: PTIP East - Fee For Service - 6649 at Community Health Resources. Job Title
Substance Use Counselor Employment Type
Fee For Service, Part-time, 10 hours/week Schedule
Primarily Evenings and Saturdays; hours based on needs of the program Program/Location
PTIP East, Willimantic, CT Responsibilities
Provide psychoeducation counseling and support to individuals and groups with substance use disorders, utilizing professional training and personal recovery experience. Educate clients and their families about behavioral health and substance use disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies. Coordinate and manage client care with community providers and other referral agencies to ensure comprehensive and continuous treatment in collaboration with the client’s assigned clinician/therapist and clinical team. Meet all requirements of program contracts, including productivity, caseload management, reporting, and timeliness of client contact. Perform tox screens, including observed urine screens, oral swabs, and/or hair testing. Attend training sessions conducted by CHR staff or external consultants as requested or required. Actively participate as a full member of the treatment team, attending all staff meetings and team meetings. Perform other duties related to the position as needed. Qualifications
Must have knowledge of substance use disorders. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate. Education
Associate or bachelor’s degree required. Experience
Personal experience with recovery and a commitment to supporting others on their journey is highly valued in this role. Minimum of 2 years’ experience with an associate’s degree and 1 year experience with a bachelor’s degree working in a setting with individuals with substance use problems. Licensure/Certification/Registration
C.A.C. or C.A.D.C. preferred. Compensation
$26.00/hour EEO Statement
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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Substance Use Counselor: PTIP East - Fee For Service - 6649 at Community Health Resources. Job Title
Substance Use Counselor Employment Type
Fee For Service, Part-time, 10 hours/week Schedule
Primarily Evenings and Saturdays; hours based on needs of the program Program/Location
PTIP East, Willimantic, CT Responsibilities
Provide psychoeducation counseling and support to individuals and groups with substance use disorders, utilizing professional training and personal recovery experience. Educate clients and their families about behavioral health and substance use disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies. Coordinate and manage client care with community providers and other referral agencies to ensure comprehensive and continuous treatment in collaboration with the client’s assigned clinician/therapist and clinical team. Meet all requirements of program contracts, including productivity, caseload management, reporting, and timeliness of client contact. Perform tox screens, including observed urine screens, oral swabs, and/or hair testing. Attend training sessions conducted by CHR staff or external consultants as requested or required. Actively participate as a full member of the treatment team, attending all staff meetings and team meetings. Perform other duties related to the position as needed. Qualifications
Must have knowledge of substance use disorders. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate. Education
Associate or bachelor’s degree required. Experience
Personal experience with recovery and a commitment to supporting others on their journey is highly valued in this role. Minimum of 2 years’ experience with an associate’s degree and 1 year experience with a bachelor’s degree working in a setting with individuals with substance use problems. Licensure/Certification/Registration
C.A.C. or C.A.D.C. preferred. Compensation
$26.00/hour EEO Statement
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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