Licensed Clinician

About Us

APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health disorders. Serving communities across Connecticut since 1970, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, mental health services, primary care, and recovery support.

Our Mission: Driven team is committed to compassionate, person-centered care and creating pathways to lasting recovery.

Job Summary

Provide group and individual counseling and case management to patients receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) through a comprehensive, recovery oriented and trauma informed treatment process. Clinicians will exercise independent clinical judgement and seek supervision as needed or required in patient care decision making

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Clinician provides group, individual counseling, and case management to patients through comprehensive recovery-oriented and trauma informed treatment planning process.
• The Clinician participates in regular treatment team, counselor, and staff meetings to review treatment plans and department reports to facilitate patient interventions, and agency initiatives.
• The Clinician meets weekly with the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director to review caseload, clinical supervision, and professional development.
• The Clinician demonstrates cultural and economic sensitivity.
• Works with research staff to coordinate patient referrals to research protocols.
• The Clinician maintains patient caseload as assigned and keeps appropriate and current all reports and records as required.

Career Level Specific Job Functions, Duties (in addition to above)

Clinician 1

• The Clinician I participates in any training and supervision provided by the program and is actively pursuing licensure.

Clinician 2

• As a member of the clinical team, may complete intake evaluations to assess for the appropriate treatment modality and corresponding documentation including insurance authorizations to facilitate patient care.
• Provides supervision to clinical practicum students when assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• · Must possess BA/BS + MA/MS in in relevant field.

Career Level Specific Required Certification or License(s), Experience

Clinician I

• Must possess associate license as issued by the State of CT or
• Must be within prescribed period of completing supervised hours.

Clinician II

• 2 years’ experience in relevant program treating clients with substance use disorders preferred.
• Must possess license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC) issued by the State of CT.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and 403(b) employer matching

Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 Hours

Job Location: On Site/ In Person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Addiction Treatment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, (Required)

Work Location: In person