Masters Level Clinician

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect.

HOURS

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 8pm, Tuesday and Friday  8:30am to 4:30pm.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Conducts screenings, intakes and integrated assessments of clients to obtain information concerning substance use, mental health, medical history and all other pertinent information.
• Implements therapeutic treatment using approved methods of planning, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming substance use and mental health disorders as well as other life issues.
• Utilizes evidence-based theories and techniques to effectively counsel individuals, groups and families.
• Actively engages in the role of group facilitator and promotes group process.
• Integrates discharge planning throughout the treatment process including the beginning, middle and termination phases of treatment.
• Manages time appropriately to ensure that group and individual sessions occur at appointed times and that all documentation deadlines are met including but not limited to; treatment plans, SOAP notes, court reports, billing, discharges and intakes.
• Facilitates Parenting Education Program classes (virtual and/or in-person) by utilizing designated curriculum.
• Learns and follows regulations and stipulations for the Enhanced Care Clinic contract.
• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served.
• Facilitates Parenting Education Program classes with designated curriculum.
• Provides information and education to individuals, groups and families concerning co-occurring issues.
• Participates in weekly supervision, team meeting, and attend case conferences.
• Ability to follow procedure in collecting and sending toxicology samples and utilizing the proper laboratory forms for same gender clients.
• Meets regularly with supervisor for supervision as outlined in the personnel policy.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related fields. Minimum of two years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health, co-occurring disorders and HIV/AIDS populations.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships and project a professional image.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Able to work with a team approach.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license (LADC, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Valid Connecticut driver's license is required.

Benefits(for full time employees):

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account
• Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses
• Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee
• Generous Paid Time Off as well as14 Holidays and Birthday off
• Retirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disability

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.

2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484

https://recovery-programs.org/

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.