STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Addiction Counselor (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240703-2352FX-001

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Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Supervising Addiction Counselor (PCN 128306) to join our team. This position will provide clinical services will be a leading member of our Merritt Hall 3 AB team. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Work Shift: Second shift, 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Using knowledge of substance use disorder counseling theory and practice to supervise lower-level counseling staff.
  • Ensuring patient centered treatment focus on both shifts.
  • Providing group therapies to assist with substance use disorders, mental health from a trauma informed perspective.
  • Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to create patient specific treatment plans to foster holistic recovery utilizing ASAM (American School of Addiction Medicine) dimensions.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

The mission of the Addictions Services Division is to work to stabilize, assist clients in develop coping skills, and help clients move into the recovery zone. In this role you will be working directly in our Merritt Hall 3 AB - Residential Rehabilitation Program. This 30-bed program offers structured and safe environment for persons in early stages of recovery. Program offers treatment for clients with co-occurring disorders and provides effective combination of medical, psychiatric, and counseling services to address clients’ individual needs based on their readiness to change. The program specializes in trauma informed/ gender responsive care and utilizes variety of evidence based clinical approaches and treatment modalities to provide holistic care. Clients are offered at a minimum 30 hours of treatment each week including individual, group and family counseling, recovery education, wellness therapies, peer support services, 12 step meetings and full range of Medication Assisted Treatment. The length of stay varies and is based on clients’ individual needs. Upon completion of treatment each client is connected to aftercare services either in residential or outpatient setting based on individual needs and preferences.

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Selection Plan

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  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans' Affairs this class is accountable for supervising the delivery of specialized counseling service to clients in a behavioral health treatment program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations of lower level counseling staff; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Conducts and/or oversees counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients; 
  • Coordinates counseling services; 
  • Assists in selection of counseling staff; 
  • May oversee case management activities; 
  • May assist in supervision of a rehabilitation facility; 
  • May coordinate program operations as necessary; 
  • May serve as liaison with service providers to assure comprehensive integrated care; 
  • May represent program at community events and seminars; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • physical, psychological, social, family and economic effects of substance abuse; 
    • counseling principles and techniques; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • community resources; 
    • confidentiality provisions; 
  • Knowledge of infectious diseases; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to prepare statistical reports; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and two (2) years experience at the level of Certified Addiction Counselor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) by the Connecticut Certification Board may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class who are licensed must maintain licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
  • Incumbents in this class who are certified must maintain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) by the Connecticut Certification Board.
  • Individuals recovering from addiction to alcohol or drugs are required to have two (2) years of substance free time to be considered for a position in a substance abuse program.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess advanced training in the area of sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis and blood borne pathogens.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language or be fluent in American Sign Language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid driver's license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A medical and/or psychiatric examination may be required prior to appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to perform moderate amounts of lifting or restraining of patients and be exposed to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abuse patients.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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