Licensed Counselor - Per diem

1 day ago

Connecticut$60K - $80KPer Diem / PRNMental Health Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) as a Licensed Counselor – Per Diem in United States. Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning organization, and a leading provider of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment that recognizes our employees as our biggest asset.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in orienting client to program, goals of the program, rules governing client conduct and infractions, and client rights upon admission for treatment.

Ensure that insurance authorizations are accounted for in line with dates of treatment and services provided

Provide education and information to clients individually and through groups concerning substance use disorders and recovery resources

Coordinate case management needs to match services, agencies, and resources with clients to assist with discharge planning

Requirements

Complete initial client assessment for placement and ongoing assessment for continued treatment or referral to a more appropriate level of care.

Establish a treatment plan with the client formulated around goals with targeted objectives and interventions to maximize strengths and resources

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60K - $80K

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) as a Licensed Counselor – Per Diem.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingBehavioral health treatmentCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningClinical assessmentIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingDocumentationInsurance authorizationDischarge planningMultidisciplinary team collaborationReferral coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Counselor - Per diem position at the employer includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at the employer is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Behavioral health treatment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Clinical assessment, Individual counseling, Group counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling while managing treatment plans and crisis interventions for clients in a residential setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, coordinating case management, and collaborating with a...

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