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JOB TITLE: Substance Abuse Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fee For Service, Part-time, 15 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturdays 

PROGRAM/LOCATION: PTIP East, Willimantic, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PTIP EAST

DUI Evaluations and DUI Education Groups (AEP) / Drug Evaluations and Drug Education Groups (DEP)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Group Interaction courses and/or DMHAS approved substance use evaluations.
• Completes appropriate record keeping on each participant including, but not limited to, attendance, observations, assessments, plans (DAP), recommendations for treatment, etc.
• Follows the DMHAS approved course plan for Group Interaction.
• Informs participants of requirements for successful program completion in the initial session.
• Notifies PAEP/PDEP Supervisor of any program infractions.
• Assesses each participant’s progress in dealing with any substance use problem and makes recommendations for additional treatment needs if required.
• Conducts written participant evaluations on the value of the material presented, effectiveness of the instructor and suggestions for course improvement.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, orientations and referrals as required.
• Orients clients to PAEP/PDEP programs.
• Assists in maintaining detailed and accurate records and documentation.
• Accurately inputs computer data.
• Attends meetings and trainings as requested and required.
• Adheres to the Counselor Code of Ethics and Federal Confidentiality Regulations 42 CPR Part 2 and State legislated regulations.
• Adheres to the CHR Corporate Compliance Program.
• Other duties as they relate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Education: Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: Experience in counseling, internship or practicum can be acceptable experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Associate’s degree, CAC, CADC, or other addictions certification; or Bachelor’s Degree.

Training: Ongoing training as required while employed.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 9 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!

• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!

• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!

*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$26.00/hour

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!