SUDP​/SUDPT Counselor (FT or PT

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care. While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At The Recovery Village Ridgefield
, we believe recovery is possible for every individual facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Our accredited treatment facility provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about behavioral health and want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a strong clinical team, we'd love to connect with you.

• Full-Time: 8am-5pm, Tues-Sat
• Part-Time/ PRN: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week.
  * Ideal candidates will have some to work on the following days Tues-Sat. Some Saturdays shifts required*

• SUDP: $31 and up
• SUDPT: $26 and up, Master's Level SUDPT: $28 and up

• Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice!
• Competitive Pay
• Saving lives!

• Health, Vision, Dental, Telehealth Access, Employer-Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy up to $50k
• Employer Matched HSA - up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program - reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick
• Supervision provided, if needed

is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensives group therapy, creating evidence based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

• Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director
• Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content
• Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment
• Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
• Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the…