Director of Christian Counseling Center

• Provide and oversee individual and group addiction counseling, consistent with evidence-based practices and rooted in a faith-based recovery model
• Recruit, hire, and mentor counselors with appropriate licenses, experience, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting faith-based approaches to recovery
• Participate actively in program leadership meetings and contribute to the development of organizational policy related to clinical services
• Perform intake and ongoing assessments for co-occurring mental health conditions and create individualized treatment plans
• Make appropriate referrals to external providers for mental health care beyond the scope of in-house addiction counseling
• Build and sustain at least one formal partnership with a community organization or medical provider able to offer comprehensive counseling services, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management when needed
• Provide case management support to ensure continuity of care for residents referred to outside mental health services
• Train, supervise, and support counseling staff, interns, and/or volunteers while promoting professional and spiritual development
• Maintain all counseling records in compliance with confidentiality laws, HIPAA, and organizational policies

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
• Current Connecticut licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in addiction treatment, preferably in a residential setting
• Administrative experience structuring, recruiting, and supervising a counseling team required
• Prior supervisory or program management experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders
• Strong knowledge of referral networks and local mental health service providers
• Commitment to compassionate care, ethical standards, and the integration of faith-based recovery principles
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines

Additional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist) preferred