Job Description:

• Evaluate clients for chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders and appropriate level of treatment.
• Provide counseling to individuals, families and groups in need of this service.
• Work with clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain appropriate and up-to-date client records and other documentation.
• Conduct educational lectures and 'thought for the day' as assigned.
• Maintain communication with other staff members and interact effectively as part of treatment team.
• Consult with psychiatric providers on client care issues.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Make referrals as appropriate within and outside of the agency.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and supervisory sessions as assigned.
• Provide information to supervisory staff and to referral sources (with Release of Information) as requested.
• Consult with medical personnel as appropriate on clients.

Performs other tasks as assigned

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years experience in Human Services.
• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Cultural and ethnic sensitivity essential.
• Computer literate.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Education and/or Experience: Connecticut State certification in drug and alcohol counseling or Masters Degree in related field required .

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.