Current Openings

MCCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should fax or email your resume to:
Helen at 203-748-2604,

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LATINO COUNSELORS, Outpatient, Danbury, CT

MCCA has an immediate opening for a full-time Latino Counselor for its outpatient facility located at its Old Ridgebury Road office. Department of Public Health Certification (CADC) and/or License (LCSW, LMFT, LADC, LPC) preferred. Addictions knowledge and experience required. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling. Impeccable documentation skills are required. Masters level preferred, bachelor degree with certificate/ license will be seriously considered. Full benefits; friendly, professional environment. In your subject line, please reference Job #DXR-Latino 08042008

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIANS, Danbury & Sharon, CT

The Substance Abuse Technician is accountable for the monitoring and well-being of all admitted clients as well as the security of the facility including but not necessarily limited to the following responsibilities
· Monitor all client activity and behavior and report all abnormalities to supervisor.
· Encourage clients to participate in any in-house and outside Self-Help Meetings on a regular basis
·Documentation of pertinent information related to facility operations or compromises the welfare of the clients.
·Conduct hourly checks of building(s) and grounds during the shift to assure safety rules and regulations are being adhered to and all facility systems are running and properly documented; i.e., refrigeration and heating.
·Monitor self-administration of client medication, documentation, medication count and the prescribing physician’s orders – date, dosage; monitor any changes thereof.
·Check and monitor the fire alarm system and conduct fire drills as necessary.
·Respect clients’ rights; adhere to confidentiality according to state and federal guidelines/regulations.
·Alert designated staff when weather is inclement in order to provide for proper snow/ice removal.
·Observe and monitor clients on an on-going basis.
·As appropriate, maintain contact with hospital emergency room staff as necessary.
·Maintain good working relationship with service providers; i.e., hospital, police, treatment centers.
·As necessary serve food.
·Ensure shift coverage that may require occasional mandatory overtime. Applicant should have:

·two years college; or
·one year of recovery and active involvement in a 12-step program; or
·one year experience in the substance abuse field.

Full benefits; friendly, professional environment. In your subject line, please reference Job #SAT 08042008. Please specify your desired location (Danbury or Sharon).