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Clinician- FT (59471)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.·Bridgeport, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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The Clinician provides counseling to individuals, groups, and families dealing with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. They are responsible for conducting intakes, developing therapeutic treatment plans, and maintaining detailed clinical records.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Tina
  • Klem
  • Serenity
  • House -
  • Bridgeport,
  • CT 06608Position
  • Type: Full TimeSUMMARY In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of program leadership, the Clinician counsels individuals, groups, and families regarding substance abuse problems and co-occurring disorders, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.

Hours

  • Monday,
  • Tuesday,
  • Friday 9:00am-5:00pm;
  • Wednesday,
  • Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Specific
  • DUTIES
  • AND
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). · Conducts screening, intake, orientation and assessment of clients to obtain information concerning substance abuse, mental health, medical history or other pertinent information. · Implements therapeutic treatment using approved methods of planning, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming substance use and mental health disorders as well as other life issues. · Utilizes evidence-based theories and techniques to effectively counsel individuals, groups and families. · Actively engages in the role of group facilitator and promotes group process. · Assesses clients for suicide risk using appropriate clinical tools and judgment and collaborates with clients to develop and implement individualized safety plans, including ongoing monitoring and updates as needed. · Integrates discharge planning throughout the treatment process including the beginning, middle and transition phases of treatment. · Meets agency standards for clinical documentation and service productivity, including completion of treatment plans, progress/group notes, billing, discharges, and related records. · Consults with medical and/or psychiatric providers concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served. · Provides information and education to individuals, groups and families concerning co-occurring issues. · Refers clients to supportive services to compliment treatment and counseling. · Prepares and maintains quality clinical records for assigned caseload. · Issues accurate and timely reports as requested ensuring applicable consent forms are present in the client charts and client confidentiality is maintained to federal and state standards. · Follows procedure in collecting and sending toxicology samples and utilizing the proper laboratory forms for same gender clients. · Meets regularly with supervisor for supervision as outlined in the personnel policy. · Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS) · Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related field. · Active provisional licensure (LPCA, LMSW, or LMFTA) or LADC required. · Two (2) years’ experience in counseling is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Bilingual proficiency in Spanish a plus. · Valid Connecticut Driver’s license required. · Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders, including co-occurring conditions, preferred. · Considerable knowledge in the practice of integrated models of assessment, intervention, and recovery. · Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling individuals and groups. · Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, mental health, trauma, homelessness and medical issues. · Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate client information and integrate findings into individualized, person-centered treatment planning. · Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. · Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. · Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. · Ability to project a positive professional image that serves as a role model to our clients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and possess active provisional licensure (LPCA, LMSW, LMFTA) or LADC. A valid Connecticut Driver's license is required, and two years of counseling experience is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Discharge Planning
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Group Facilitation
  • Spanish Proficiency
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Co-occurring Disorders Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
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RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.

Recovery Network of Programs (RNP) is a non-profit social service agency that has been providing critical recovery care and support services to the Greater Bridgeport Community for 50 years. Our dedicated staff is experienced in delivering inclusive care that is held to the...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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