MSW (Masters of Social Work)

Behavioral Health Counselor

Brockton Behavioral Health Center Per Diem 34 N Pearl St Brockton Massachusetts Part time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) for Substance Use Disorders Level III.5 consist of 24-hour clinically managed detoxification services that are provided in a non-medical setting. These services which usually follow Acute Treatment Services (ATS) for Substance Use Disorders Level III.7 include supervision observation support intensive education and counseling regarding the nature of addiction and its consequences relapse prevention outreach to families and significant others and aftercare planning for individuals beginning to engage in recovery. CSS provides multi-disciplinary treatment interventions and emphasizes individual group family and other forms of therapy. Linkage to aftercare relapse prevention services and peer support and recovery-oriented services such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are integrated into treatment and discharge planning.

Under supervision the behavioral health counselor will provide specialized therapeutic groups to address gender specific treatment issues poly-substance use co-occurring disorders trauma medications life skills housing and other relevant topics. The behavioral health counselor is a key member of a holistic care model through providing non-judgmental person-centered support across multiple systems and frameworks of care. This position will maintain ongoing patient support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator ally role model problem-solver and advocate for patients. The behavioral health counselor should possess a thorough understanding of optimizing safety for people who use drugs better tailor health messages to vulnerable populations and provide links to community resources and treatment options. This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years exp in counseling field or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field Master's degree in social or health services field with 1 year professional work exp degree must be from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS PREFERED:

LADC or CADC

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2+ year of experience working in a health care/substance use treatment setting required preferably with individuals with substance use disorders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications e-mail and the internet. Requires ability to research community resources independently.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of community social and health resources particularly substance use-related resources. Understanding of drug and alcohol use and ways to optimize safe use lived experience preferred Empathic understanding of patients and skilled in performing multicultural needs assessments and developing concrete service plans. Expertise in establishing working relationships with patients their family professionals and the community including the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team. Computer competency inclusive of the ability to access and enter data. Ability to work in a fast paced environment inclusive of organizational skills critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Effective verbal written and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions with various members of the health care team patients and their families. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is preferred. Demonstrated flexibility with client's priorities evolving needs and goals. Sensitivity to ethnic cultural gender and sexual orientation diversity values beliefs and behaviors. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving ability.

Compensation Range: 25.48- 37.02

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and market-competitiveness. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.