School Based Counselor: Sign on bonus up to $4,000!

Join Our Team at Root Center

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

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

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 adolescent clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.

Non-Licensed Master's-level Counselor Positions: Starting at $55,000 - $66,000 with a sign on bonus of $2,000!

Licensed Counselor Positions: Starting at $67,000 - $77,000 with a sign on bonus of $4,000!

Acceptable Licensures for Counselor I

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW
• Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor – LADC
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – LMFT

Acceptable Licensures for Counselor II

• Licensed Master Social Worker – LMSW
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – LPCA
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate– LMFTA

Acceptable Programs for Counselor II:

Master's degrees in areas such as:

• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Other related fields

Essential Functions

• Counseling Clients: facilitates individual counseling 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
• Recovery 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; collaborates with clients' outside providers such as schools, psychiatrists, probation, DCF; 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, secures and maintains authorizations, 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

Associate Licensure and a Masters 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.