Family Wellness Clinician (Temporary Full-Time)

Family Wellness Clinician (Temporary Full-Time)

Located in Canaan, CT 06018

About the Position:

The Family Wellness Clinician is responsible for providing individual and family therapy to clients in the residential program.  Clinical work also includes family support groups, Workshops, outreach calls, Orientation and family education.  The role of the Family Wellness Clinician is to serve as a source of support for the loved ones of residential clients and to provide education on healthy communication styles and appropriate boundaries to support one’s recovery. 

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 5:00PM 

Your Role:

• Provide a variety of treatment services including individual, group, and family therapy to both Mountainside clients and their family members


• Provide support to client and families through regular phone calls and face to face contacts. 


• Will play an integral role in the service delivery of all of the Family Wellness Offerings such as:




• Family Empowerment Workshop


• Family Wellness Orientation 


• Family Support Group 


• Family Dynamics Group 




• Perform speaking engagements both internally and externally


• Collaborate with all Mountainside departments to ensure that the client is receiving an unsurpassed treatment experience throughout their stay at Mountainside


• Maintain clinical records in accordance with established Mountainside policies and procedures


• Model, explain, and encourage pro-social behaviors such as proper time management, use appropriate language, dress and maintain healthy boundaries and healthy relationships


• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, team meetings, and other department meetings


• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Required: Graduate degree in related field. 


• Preferred: Full CT Licensure preferred: LADC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT.


• Minimum licensure: CAC, LPC-A, LMFT-A, LMSW.  


• Prior experience working in addiction setting preferred.


• Prior experience providing family therapy preferred.  

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $25.00 - $38.46 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time


• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.