Addiction Counselor/Clinician

Hope on Haven Hill a substance use treatment facility in Rochester, NH, is seeking an Addiction Counselor/Clinician to join its team.

Duties include: providing individual, group and family counseling to clients in any/all HHH programs (residential, IOP, OP, etc.) with an emphasis on providing Trauma-Informed Care and Gender Responsive Treatment. The Addiction Counselor/Clinician is directly supervised by the Clinical Director and will assist in the day-to-day operations and management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, and crisis interventions for HHH program clients
• Provide individual and group counseling to women participating in the program with an emphasis on relapse prevention and healthy coping skills
• Facilitate family meetings and oversee visitations with family members.
• Encourage and support parent involvement and participation per program guidelines.
• Help mothers learn healthy parenting skills that will assist them in their everyday life.
• Recognizes resident’s rights and responsibilities, including resident’s right of privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Recognizes resident’s rights and responsibilities, including resident’s right of privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Seek out and participate in opportunities for growth by attending professional training conferences/workshops as directed by your supervisor and in accordance with licensure guidelines.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and actively participate to improve positive resident outcomes.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
• Supports risk management and participates in programs concerning resident and staff safety.
• Collaborate with other agencies to ensure access to resources for clients.
• Retain working relationships with organizations, service providers, and other agencies.
• Maintain a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Will participate in on call rotation every few weeks.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health and/or Addiction Counseling with ability to work towards clinical licensure.
• Independent worker and self-starter.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with alcohol and/or drug addicted individuals and/or in the field of substance abuse counseling.
• Experience with diverse client population such as cultural and/or religious minorities, co-occurring disorders and indigent socio-economically disadvantaged clients
• Significant experience and familiarity with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in conjunction with treatment programs and with 12-step philosophy as well as other non-traditional self-help treatment programs
• Knowledge of 12 core functions
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices (EBP), Addiction Severity Index (ASI), and ASAM Criteria.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively and timely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in excellent customer service.
• Ability to provide input on the creation of new systems and efficiencies.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• If in recovery, provide evidence of personal stability as well as adhering to all HHH policies and procedures as it relates to recovery.
• Confidentiality and knowledge of 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA.

Other Requirements/Information:

• Full time exempt position.
• LICSW, LCMHC, MLADC, LADC certification/Master’s Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or related field strongly preferred
• Position based in Rochester, NH

Hope on Haven Hill offers a complete suite of benefits including Employer-paid Anthem Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability for the employee, and family Medical paid at 50%. Group Dental with Delta Dental is also available at a minimal cost to the employee and his/her family. Other benefits include professional development, tuition reimbursement, paid sick and vacation time, paid federal holidays and personal days, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance.

Hope on Haven Hill encourages work-life balance and is an equal opportunity employer.