Job description

MCCA, Inc., has an immediate opening for a Masters Level/License eligible Counselor. We are seeking a Counseling professional to be a part of our New Milford Outpatient Team who has experience in the field of human services who demonstrates proficiency in the counseling of substance use disorder and/or behavioral health issues.

Major Responsibilities:

Facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required intake forms, releases, collection of initial assessment and recommendations for treatment planning. Apply eligibility and diagnostic criteria to determine client appropriateness for treatment in various modalities.

Communicate general and specific program goals, rules of conduct. Identify and evaluate client strengths, limitations, problems and needs; assess and develop treatment plans. Implement, review and modify treatment plans as required.

Chart results of assessment and treatment planning; write reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related information in support of documentation or clients’ progress to facilitate communications between co-workers and in support of accountability of the agency to its funding sources.

Consult with our own and other professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for the client.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Credentials:

License preferred: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCA, LMFTA or LMSW. We will also consider license eligible within a year but must have at least a minimum of one-year substance abuse treatment experience.

Must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling and/or Social Sciences. May consider a graduate student in a licensure track program.

Computer Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience with electronic medical record systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
MCCA is managing the safety of its staff and clientele by following Connecticut guidelines including recommending facial coverings, utilizing health screenings, and providing well-spaced in-person services.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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