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Lead Counselor

Middletown Medical LLC: A Journey of Healing and Renewal

"I found myself in a situation I never imagined I would face. I needed help desperately... It all began with a phone call... one of the simplest yet most challenging steps I've ever taken. Each day, I wake up grateful for the support I've received and the opportunity to change my life."

-Patient, Middletown Medical LLC

About Us: Middletown Medical LLC is a premier provider of comprehensive addiction recovery services, dedicated to transforming lives through empathetic care. Our methodology is grounded in evidence-based practices, emphasizing the holistic health of our clients while treating our staff with the same level of individualized compassion and respect. We are proud to support the recovery of thousands of individuals daily, creating a nationwide network of care.

Role Summary: As a Lead Counselor, you will take on a leadership role for fellow counselors. This includes managing your own caseload, participating in various facility committees, and assisting with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and preparation for audits as required. You will collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director to foster a therapeutic environment for our clients.

Employee Benefits: At Middletown Medical LLC, we appreciate our employees and provide a range of benefits to promote their personal and professional development.

• Competitive Compensation: Salary based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression through our Counselor Tier Program, rewarding achievements in education, licensure, and credentials.
• Performance Bonuses: Monthly bonuses recognizing and rewarding exceptional patient care.
• Student Loan Repayment Program: A significant percentage of our facilities qualify for this federal program, offering potential forgiveness of student loans.
• Continuing Education Opportunities: Access to a wide range of CEU courses to enhance your professional skills.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our client base.
• Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to aid in your professional development.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a CADC, LCADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Certified Clinical Supervisor.
• A minimum of five years of experience in substance abuse treatment, including at least two years in methadone maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act on behalf of the Clinical Supervisor/Director in their absence.
• Assign cases to counselors.
• Conduct weekly individual meetings with counselors to review case statuses and quarterly for ongoing supervision.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings with counseling staff.
• Review counselor case files to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist with annual performance evaluations of counseling staff.
• Participate in Treatment Team Meetings and Grievance Hearings as necessary.
• Perform intakes for new clients.
• Provide counseling hours for each client on your caseload monthly, adhering to state requirements.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files per regulatory requirements.
• Engage in case planning and consultation with the facility director and/or physician as needed.
• Interpret policies and procedures to provide clinical supervision for staff and clients.
• Assist the Facility Director with inspections and staff meetings as needed.
• Utilize necessary software for daily functions.
• Attend required meetings and ongoing training.
• Support in-house training requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Perform additional duties as required.

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