Counselor - (16 hours 8a-4p) - Wareham

Gosnold•Wareham, MA

4d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization focused on the prevention, treatment, and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. It provides a continuum of patient-centered treatment options. The Counselor conducts patient assessments, including evaluations of appropriate level of care, risks, and strengths. The role requires knowledge of addiction, twelve-step recovery principles, addiction and/or mental health treatment, and evidence-based practices related to clinical issues. The Counselor promotes recovery through role modeling and respectful interactions with patients and colleagues. Compensation varies by education and licensure: $24.00–$25.00 for non-master’s candidates; $26.00–$27.00 for master’s candidates who are not licensed or are LCSW; and $28.00–$30.00 for master’s-licensed candidates (LICSW or LMHC). A $8/hour shift differential is listed for Saturday and Sunday. The position is described as 16 hours, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Benefits listed are based on full-time employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or a closely related field; a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field may substitute for the experience.
Excellent customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Computer literacy and working familiarity with technology.
Knowledge of addiction, twelve-step recovery principles, addiction and/or mental health treatment, and evidence-based practices in related clinical issues.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans and continuing care plans.
Complete required documentation in accordance with Gosnold policy and regulatory standards.
Provide individual and group counseling and psycho-educational sessions.
Coordinate care with other professionals and/or family.
Follow Gosnold’s professional code of ethics, including requirements concerning confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional conduct as a Gosnold representative.
Participate in continuing education needed for certification requirements.
Develop documentation, assessment, case management, and treatment-planning skills.
Maintain appropriate patient-staff boundaries.
Work under and respond to supervision.
Interact with patients professionally.
As directed under supervision, interact with financial and utilization management staff for reimbursement.
Promote recovery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance (based on full-time employment).
Vision insurance (based on full-time employment).
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (based on full-time employment).
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time (based on full-time employment).
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (based on full-time employment).
Personal financial management services (based on full-time employment).
Life and supplemental life insurance (based on full-time employment).
Critical illness and accident insurance (based on full-time employment).
Employee Assistance Program (based on full-time employment).
Pet insurance (based on full-time employment).
Tuition assistance (based on full-time employment).