BA Counselor

Amherst H Wilder Founda • St. Paul, MN

3d

About The Position

The BA Counselor provides support and guidance to individuals facing challenges related to substance use and mental health. The role develops personalized treatment plans that address each client's needs and helps ensure they receive appropriate resources and interventions. The counselor works collaboratively with clients to foster a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery and personal growth. The position also engages with community resources and support networks to enhance clients' overall well-being, with the goal of empowering individuals to achieve recovery goals and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• At least 2,000 hours of supervised experience delivering mental health services.
• Regular ongoing supervision and clinical supervision totaling 38 hours per year, including at least one hour per month of clinical supervision regarding individual service delivery with a case management supervisor.
• If the mental health practitioner requirements are not met, must qualify for an exemption under the refugee waiver to deliver services to non-English-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.
• Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
• Help clients access appropriate resources and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with clients in a safe and supportive environment that promotes recovery and personal growth.
• Engage with community resources and support networks to improve clients' overall well-being.
• Empower individuals to achieve recovery goals and improve their quality of life.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health benefits, beginning on the first day of hire for eligible employees
• Dental benefits, beginning on the first day of hire for eligible employees
• Basic life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition discounts and development funding
• Eligible federal loans may qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time