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In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

Position Summary

This MAT Counselor position is focused on providing support within a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, helping individuals manage opioid use disorder through a combination of counseling and approved medications. The role is based at the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, a methadone dispensary, where clients receive comprehensive treatment including methadone maintenance treatment as part of their recovery plan.

Under the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.

Schedule: 5:30am through 1:30pm

Associate Licensed Positions: Starting at $55,000 - $66,000. Sign on bonus of $2000

Licensed Counselor Positions: Starting at $67,000 - $77,000. Sign on bonus of $4000!

Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

Essential Functions

• Counseling Clients; facilitates individual and group counseling; safety planning/risk assessment; identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
• Treatment Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
• Case Management: schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met; coordinates transportation; coordinates care with family and other facilities.
• Referrals: refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
• Intake and Screenings: informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
• Assessments: conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
• Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures.
• Participation: participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel; actively participates and engages in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Administrative: covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
• Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure. Professional licensure expected within 2 years.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:

• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

EEO Statement:

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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