Counselor - Mirasol Center for Healing

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•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 assessments, individual and group counseling, and case management in coordination with Bay Cove programs and external providers. Services are trauma-informed and person-centered, supporting individuals as they pursue their recovery goals. The position is non-exempt and scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Counselor helps create a welcoming and safe program environment; develops assessments and individualized treatment plans; delivers programming and counseling; maintains timely, accurate records; coordinates care and transitions; and participates in supervision, training, and professional development. The role may also include designation as a coordinator for Access/CLAS, HIV/AIDS/HEP C, Tobacco Education, or Human Rights responsibilities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field and at least one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment settings. Pay is $26.52 per hour. Bay Cove Human Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 related to behavioral health issues.
Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment in determining a course of action to resolve problems and respond to emergencies.
At least intermediate proficiency with Windows, word processing, Google Email and Apps, and other computer functions.
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 work role, and advocacy.
Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with stakeholders and partners.
Ability to enter and navigate varied 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 frequently 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.
Authorization 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), or certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC).
Knowledge of the substance use treatment continuum, related services, community resources, and aftercare placement options.

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming and safe environment and help 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 curriculums, under the Clinical Director’s supervision.
Complete electronic health record documentation in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS requirements for format, timeliness, and quality assurance.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, communicate observations about status changes, contribute to treatment planning, and document changes in Multidisciplinary Service Notes.
Support individuals in completing treatment and identifying transitional, 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 community-based recovery supports.
Coordinate care and communicate in a timely and accurate manner 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, with signed consent.
Participate in training, group and individual supervision, and other professional development to continually develop clinical skills.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention, escalating to an appropriate party when assistance is needed.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Access/CLAS Coordinator, supporting evaluation and improvement of equitable access efforts and attending CLAS training.
If assigned, serve as the program’s HIV/AIDS/HEP C Coordinator, overseeing education, risk assessment, access to counseling and testing, and standards of care, and attending relevant meetings and trainings.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Tobacco Education Coordinator, overseeing implementation of BSAS tobacco assessment, education, and treatment guidelines and attending related meetings and trainings.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Human Rights Coordinator, training staff and residents on resident rights and grievance processes and liaising with the agency’s human rights department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.