Counselor - Mirasol Center for Healing

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Counselor at Bay Cove Human Services’ Mirasol Center for Healing provides clinical services to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Under the direction of the Clinical Director and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Counselor provides assessment, individual and group counseling, and case management, coordinating with providers across Bay Cove’s continuum of care and with external providers. Services are trauma-informed and person-centered, supporting individuals in pursuing their recovery goals. This is a non-exempt position with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The pay rate is $26.52 per hour. The role may include assignment as a coordinator for one or more program topics: Access/CLAS, HIV/AIDS/HEP C, Tobacco Education, or Human Rights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field.
At least one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment settings.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing distress resulting from behavioral health issues.
Ability to use appropriate independent judgment to determine an appropriate course of action in resolving problems and emergencies.
At least intermediate proficiency with Windows, word processing, and computer functions, including Word and Google Email and Apps.
Demonstrated clinical writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving agency needs.
Integrity and respect for the dignity and value of all individuals; ability to demonstrate the agency’s mission through job knowledge, pride in the role, and advocacy.
Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and working collaboratively and compassionately with stakeholders and partners.
Ability to enter and navigate various physical environments, including multi-story buildings without an elevator.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and mobile phone for data entry, communication, and record-keeping.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while completing documentation and administrative tasks.
Ability to move throughout the program for wellness and safety checks, environmental checks, and moving supplies.
Ability to communicate clearly and frequently in person, by phone, and in writing.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry program materials, supplies, or small equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to provide CPR and administer naloxone for overdose rescue if needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I or LADC II), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC).
Demonstrated knowledge of the substance use treatment continuum, related services, community resources, and aftercare placement options.

Responsibilities

Provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment and ensure individuals’ service needs are met.
Conduct interviews and develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans within required timeframes.
Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling in accordance with individualized action plans and evidence-based curricula, under the Clinical Director’s supervision.
Complete electronic health record documentation in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS format, timeliness, and quality assurance guidelines.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings; communicate observations about status changes, contribute to treatment planning, and document changes in Multidisciplinary Service Notes.
Support individuals toward treatment completion and identify desired and needed transition, discharge, and aftercare supports.
Maintain records in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
Provide daily programming that supports stabilization of substance use and mental health symptoms, medication adherence, and connection to or participation in community-based recovery supports.
Coordinate care and communicate promptly and accurately with other providers, including DCF, Probation, and DPH, when signed consent is in place.
Provide case management and care consultation with identified collaterals, such as relatives, social service agencies, housing authorities, health care providers, and vocational services providers, when signed consent is in place.
Participate in training, group and individual supervision, and other professional development to continually develop clinical skills.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention, escalating to the appropriate party when assistance is needed.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Access/CLAS Coordinator by supporting evaluation, improvement planning, and implementation efforts for equitable access to services, and attending CLAS training.
If assigned, serve as the program’s HIV/AIDS/HEP C Coordinator, overseeing resident and staff education, risk assessment, access to counseling and testing, and standards of care, and attending relevant PACNET and Bureau of Infectious Disease meetings, conferences, and trainings.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Tobacco Education Coordinator and oversee implementation of BSAS guidelines for tobacco assessment, education, and treatment; attend TEC meetings and trainings.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Human Rights Coordinator, providing staff and residents with training on resident rights and grievance processes and liaising with the agency’s human rights department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.