SENIOR COUNSELOR

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Licensed Senior Counselor. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

• Supervision: Perform Clinical Supervisions in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure meticulous documentation of all clinical supervision sessions.
• Client Care: Foster a client-centered environment that respects clients' rights and cultural differences.
• Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of 12-18 clients, providing group counseling, leading effective Psychoeducational groups, completing initial assessments, developing treatment plans, and executing discharge plans.
• Administrative Coverage: Provide administrative coverage for the Operations Director as required.
• Internship Program Oversight: Supervise the internship program, ensuring proper training, supervision, and evaluation of interns.

• Masters level Licensed Counselor in Connecticut
• Minimum of three years of counseling experience
• Proficiency in group counseling and Psychoeducational group facilitation
• Expertise in completing initial assessments, developing treatment plans, and executing discharge plans
• Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and 12 Step Facilitation