UHS·North Stonington, Connecticut
The Licensed Clinician serves as the clinical expert in the assessment, planning, and delivery of treatment services within the Detox unit. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, facilitating individual and group therapy, and coordinating discharge plans with a multi-disciplinary team.
Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.
Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Licensed Clinician.
UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation and in 2017 was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.
Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas.
We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location.
Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs.
The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients.
We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.
Job Summary: The Licensed Clinician functions as the clinical expert in assessment, planning and delivery of clinical treatment services to the clients in the Detox unit at Stonington Institute.
The Licensed Clinician will be responsible for all clinical aspects of care, including risk assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, as well as psycho-educational and family services.
The Licensed Clinician will provide services in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job
Provide individual, family and group therapy and psycho-educational groups. Provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed, including risk assessment services in accordance with Stonington Institute policy. Coordinate and contribute to diagnostic, case reviews, and treatment team meetings. Properly complete documentation required to evidence treatment, including: Assessment, Master Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Updates, Progress Notes, and Discharge Plans. Plan and implement treatment programs individually designed for each client’s needs and bio-psycho-social history. Determine the best possible discharge plan for clients in conjunction with intake, assessment and aftercare needs. Maintain regular contact with, attend, and contribute to decision-making conference(s) involving outside agencies (DMHAS, courts, community resources, and alternative placements). Insure the legal rights of clients are protected. Attend and contribute to in-service training sessions as requested. Provide communication and feedback to other team members as part of joint treatment planning, UR, and patient management. Complete all documentation required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Comply with professional and Institute ethical standards. Maintain confidentiality of clients at all times. Maintain professional level of development and expertise by the use of continuing education. Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com This is a full time, 40 hour position. Apply today to join our amazing team! About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Independent license required (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC, licensed psychologist,). Two years mental health counseling experience with substance abuse population preferred.
An independent license (such as LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC, or licensed psychologist) is required. Two years of mental health counseling experience specifically with substance abuse populations is preferred.
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.