Certified Addiction Counselor; (Office​/On-site

Certified Addiction Counselor (40 Hour) – Office/On‑site

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) under the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is recruiting a Certified Addiction Counselor to provide high‑quality, person‑centered care in a Level 3.7 R residential treatment setting.

• Schedule:
  
  Sunday – Thursday, Full‑time (40 hrs/week), First shift (8:00‑4:30)
• Facility:
  Connecticut Valley Hospital, Merritt 3AB unit
• Location:
  
  1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
• Position Number: 139984
• Weekend differential eligibility

• Provide active treatment in accordance with CMS and 1115 waiver requirements
• Lead 15 hours of group therapy each week
• Conduct weekly individual sessions with assigned clients
• Case management, including discharge planning and care coordination
• Assist clients in connecting with community resources and recovery supports
• Oversight of daily therapeutic activities in the milieu
• Transport clients to medical and recovery appointments
• Develop treatment plans, assess progress, and complete clinical documentation

• Certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Three (3) years of experience in risk‑reduction education and counseling to alcohol and drug‑dependent individuals
• Submission of a comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, upon conditional offer of employment

• Experience with individual counseling of clients with co‑occurring disorders
• Experience facilitating group counseling for co‑occurring disorders
• Experience with case management activities and discharge planning
• Experience collaborating with other agency service providers and community outreach
• Valid driver’s license

• Must retain certification/licensure outlined above
• Minimum of two (2) years substance‑free time required for candidates recovering from addiction
• Fluency in a foreign language or American Sign Language may be required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Travel required

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Apply now at the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.