Substance Use Counselor: PTIP East- Fee For Service

Overview

Substance Use Counselor: PTIP East - Fee For Service - 6649 at Community Health Resources.

Substance Use Counselor

Fee For Service, Part-time, 10 hours/week

Primarily Evenings and Saturdays; hours based on needs of the program

PTIP East, Willimantic, CT

• Provide psychoeducation counseling and support to individuals and groups with substance use disorders, utilizing professional training and personal recovery experience.
• Educate clients and their families about behavioral health and substance use disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Coordinate and manage client care with community providers and other referral agencies to ensure comprehensive and continuous treatment in collaboration with the client’s assigned clinician/therapist and clinical team.
• Meet all requirements of program contracts, including productivity, caseload management, reporting, and timeliness of client contact.
• Perform tox screens, including observed urine screens, oral swabs, and/or hair testing.
• Attend training sessions conducted by CHR staff or external consultants as requested or required.
• Actively participate as a full member of the treatment team, attending all staff meetings and team meetings.
• Perform other duties related to the position as needed.

• Must have knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be computer literate.

Associate or bachelor’s degree required.

Personal experience with recovery and a commitment to supporting others on their journey is highly valued in this role. Minimum of 2 years’ experience with an associate’s degree and 1 year experience with a bachelor’s degree working in a setting with individuals with substance use problems.

C.A.C. or C.A.D.C. preferred.

$26.00/hour

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.