Root Center For Advanced Recovery·Middletown, Connecticut
Perform a full range of clinical duties including assessment, education, and treatment for adolescent clients with substance use and behavioral health disorders. Responsibilities include facilitating counseling sessions, developing recovery plans, and coordinating care with outside providers and families.
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In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!
Under the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of adolescent clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.
Starting at $55,000 - $66,000. Sign on bonus of $2000
Starting at $67,000 - $77,000. Sign on bonus of $4000!
Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
facilitates individual counseling and group counseling; safety planning/risk assessment; identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
Recovery
Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
Case
Management: schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met; collaborates with clients’ outside providers such as schools, psychiatrists, probation, DCF; coordinates transportation; coordinates care with family and other facilities
Referrals: refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
Intake and
Screenings: informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, secures and maintains authorizations, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
Assessments: conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
Record keeping and documentation: Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures.
Participation: participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel; actively participates and engages in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Administrative: covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standards
As assigned by the Clinic Supervisor, provides supervision to designated counselors, which may include non-licensed and licensed eligible counselors. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, review and co-signature of documents. May be assigned to provide specialized services to clients, i.e. co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis), trauma services, gender specific, or other duties as assigned by management.
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure. Professional licensure expected within 2 years
Compensation & benefits
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
