Location: Dayville, CT

Description:

The Clinician for Addiction Recovery Services plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to adults experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. This position focuses on supporting individuals engaged in recovery, including those participating in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), through evidence-based clinical interventions and a collaborative care approach.

In this role, the Clinician provides both individual and group counseling services in an outpatient setting, utilizing therapeutic modalities and meeting client’s where they are and supporting sustained progress toward recovery goals. The Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans with clear and measurable objectives, and monitoring client progress over time. Strong engagement skills and the ability to build therapeutic relationships are essential to supporting client success. This role works closely within an integrative care team that includes Peer Recovery Specialists, Psychiatric APRNs, Case Managers, Employment Specialists, and other Clinicians. The Clinician also collaborates with external providers to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive support for each client. The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical foundation in behavioral health, experience working with substance use disorders, and a commitment to recovery-oriented, client-centered care.

Location: 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT

Why Join Our Addiction Recovery Team?

  • Make a meaningful impact: Support individuals on their recovery journey and help improve lives within your community every day.
  • Collaborative, team-based care: Work alongside experienced professionals in an integrated care environment.
  • Recovery-focused culture: Be part of a team that embraces multiple pathways to recovery and meets clients where they are.
  • Professional growth opportunities: Expand your clinical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience with diverse and complex cases.
  • Supportive work environment: Join a mission-driven organization that values clinician input, teamwork, and high-quality care.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): Clinicians play a key role in supporting individuals engaged in MAT with evidence-based interventions.
  • Recovery-oriented philosophy: We recognize multiple pathways to recovery, meeting clients where they are.
  • Collaborative care model: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Peer Recovery Specialists, APRNs, Case Managers, and Employment Specialists.

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

  • Provide individual and group clinical services to adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
  • Deliver care within a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, supporting recovery and relapse prevention.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop treatment plans with measurable, goal-oriented objectives.
  • Engage clients using a person-centered, recovery-focused approach that supports long-term success.
  • Collaborate with an integrated care team including internal and external providers to coordinate treatment.
  • Support clients in exploring multiple pathways to recovery and sustaining engagement in services.

Minimum Requirements:

LCSW, LMFT, LPC preferred, LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A required

Clinical experience with clients with substance use and co-occurring diagnosis preferred.

Schedule: No weekend or on call expectations. Clinician full-time positions are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. *Clinicians are required to work until 8 P.M. one night per week.

Salary:

  • Non-LCSW, $55,370 – $62,646
  • Non-LCSW, Bilingual Clinicians- Spanish/English Fluency $58,173 – $65,817
  • LCSW, LPC, LMFT LADC Clinicians $65,166 – $73,730
  • LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency $68,465 – $77,462

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefit Package:

  • Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
  • Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
  • Four weeks of paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Sick time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • Professional Development Funds
  • 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Work Location: Because our clients rely on face-to-face support to build trust, this position is fully in-person and office based.

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V