Counselor I - (CIT, CADC, CAC, BA, AS)

Position Summary:

SCADD is currently seeking an Unlicensed Counselor (CIT, CADC, CAC, BA, AS) at our Lebanon Pines facility to provide counseling and case management to individuals in treatment at SCADD.

SCADD's Culture:

At SCADD, we recognize that our employees are our biggest asset. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping individuals and families find their path to recovery.

SCADD offers a team-oriented and supportive environment where the client experience is our highest priority. Clients are treated with dignity and respect while receiving services in order to promote and maintain recovery after program completion. Our culture strives to deliver and maintain respect for the individual and we value the contributions made by our team for both our clients and the communities that we serve.

About the Agency:

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) has been providing quality treatment services to men and women struggling with addiction since 1966. SCADD is able to provide a continuum of treatment services, licensed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health. We are an agency that believes in second chances and the ability of people to find recovery.  We provide High-Intensity Residential Treatment, Low-Intensity Residential Treatment, Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient, Withdrawal Management (formerly referred to as Detox) Medication Management, and Recovery Housing. Our empathetic, compassionate staff is dedicated to supporting people with addiction.

If selected for employment with The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc., newly hired employees will be required to attend a mandatory New Hire Orientation which will take place at our Administrative Offices in Norwich, CT. 

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the program: 

SCADD’s Lebanon Pines program offers long term treatment for men with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders on a 56-acre campus in the southeastern region on Connecticut. "The Pines" provides a structured recovery environment with a focus on the psychosocial aspects of treatment. Residents work on recovery skills, managing the signs and symptoms of relapse and making meaningful lifestyle changes. Under the direction of our skilled and experienced staff, residents learn to recognize their disease, prevent relapse and develop skills for reintegration into the community.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience  CIT, CADC, CAC, Bachelors or Associates Degree.

Bi-Lingual a Plus but not required.

FULL-TIME POSITIONS OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• College Tuition Benefit Program
• Student Loan Debt Management Program
• 403 (B) Tax-Sheltered Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Up to 10% employer match after 12 months of hire for 403 (B)
• Life Insurance Plan
• Professional Development Education & Training
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Bereavement, & 11 Holidays
• Confidential and Free Employee Assistance
• Licensure Reimbursement