Counselor II

Casa Esperanza•Tewksbury, MA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Casa’s Conexiones Individualized Treatment Services is an integrated Acute Treatment Services/Clinical Stabilization Services (ATS-Detox/CSS) program that supports individuals from medically monitored withdrawal management through clinical stabilization and works to transition patients to ongoing care in the community. This model provides increased support for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders that have had unsuccessful previous treatment. Staff take a personalized approach to meet each patient’s needs and help them develop a treatment plan so they can thrive in the community. Our goal is to stabilize and support patients as they move forward in their recovery. Conexiones is a 32-bed inpatient facility located on the campus of Tewksbury Hospital. Our care plans integrate the CSS and ATS-Detox services tailored to individual needs. The Conexiones (ATS/CSS) program includes education and counseling regarding the nature of addiction, relapse prevention, and aftercare for clients with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis issues. As part of the Casa Esperanza, Inc. integrated care team, the ATS/CSS Counselor provides services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all client services, both across Casa programs and with external providers. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care, follow-up, and assignments, and ensure wrap-around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and experience in substance use treatment (required)
CAC, CADC, LADC, or LADC-II (required)
Minimum of 5 years working in a substance use therapy program
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner and an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting
Have a sense of compassion, patience, and empathy
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
Must display use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff, and regulatory agencies.
Must share a customer service orientation
Manages difficult or emotional client situations
Responds promptly to client needs
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
Maintains confidentiality
Knowledge of relevant community resources for continuing care/aftercare placement.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Greet new clients and create a welcome, comfortable atmosphere for them
Establishes orientation, session and follow-up appointments with patient
Acts as primary counselor and point of contact for both internal and external collaborators
Provide high-quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
Completes a needs assessment including risk and safety planning
Ensures evidence-based practices are appropriate per patient diagnosis and assessed needs
Maintains and adheres to all confidentiality and HIPAA 42 CFR laws
Communicates professionally and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client care, both verbally and in written formats
Complete assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to make clinical recommendations regarding appropriate levels of treatment
Conduct substance use screening and overdose assessment
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the condition of the client.
Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of the client
Shares responsibility for therapeutic, educational, and other group programming
Facilitate clinical sessions, discuss relevant issues, and prepare a treatment plan in consultation with the resident
Facilitate a variety of groups ranging from relapse prevention to other evidence-based topics regarding health and wellness in recovery
Participates in care management for patient needs, including case management and referral services
Provides client education around symptom management in an individual and group setting
Completes intake enrollment as needed
Counsels clients individually and/or in family and in group sessions to assist clients in achieving treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordance with agency guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance
Enter client data into paper and electronic records in a timely manner as outlined in program policies
Maintains all regulatory and licensing guidelines around clinical workflows
Manages client crises and de-escalation techniques in a holistic, trauma-informed approach
Respond promptly to client needs
Completes extension authorizations and clinical reviews with insurance and payers
Complete discharge notes and client disenrollment forms to close cases upon client discharge
Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings
Acts as liaison and advocate for patient needs
Maintains milieu management and comprehensive clinical interventions in crisis response.
All other related duties as assigned

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan: All eligible employees may elect to participate after 1 year of service. Casa Esperanza, Inc. will match a contribution of up to 6% of your annual salary
Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year two, 23 days at year five
Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
Long/Short-Term Disability
Paid by Company Life Insurance
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
Educational Opportunities
Tuition Remission
Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies, etc.)
Career Advancement Opportunities
Increased Salary for Credentials
and more...