Counselor - Mirasol Center for Healing

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Counselor 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 conducts assessments, provides individual, group, and family counseling, and offers case management in coordination with Bay Cove programs and external providers. Services are trauma-informed and person-centered, supporting individuals in pursuing their recovery goals. The position also supports daily programming, treatment planning, transitions and aftercare, documentation, and crisis prevention and intervention. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a non-exempt position. Pay is $26.52 per hour.

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.
Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing distress related to behavioral health issues.
Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment in resolving problems and responding to emergencies.
At least intermediate proficiency with Windows, word processing, and Google Email and Apps.
Demonstrated clinical writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Flexible and responsible work style that meets the agency’s evolving needs.
Integrity and respect for the dignity and value of all individuals.
Ability to demonstrate the organization’s mission through job knowledge, pride in the role, and advocacy.
Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with stakeholders and partners.
Ability to enter and navigate 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 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), 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 engage individuals to identify and meet service needs.
Conduct interviews and develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans within required timeframes.
Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling in line with individualized action plans and evidence-based curricula, under the Clinical Director’s supervision.
Complete electronic health record documentation according to agency and DPH/BSAS standards for format, timeliness, and quality.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, communicate observations about changes in individuals’ status, contribute to treatment decisions, 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 to support stabilization of substance use and mental health symptoms, medication adherence, and connection to community recovery supports.
Coordinate care and communicate with providers such as DCF, Probation, and DPH when signed consent is in place.
Provide case management and care consultation with approved collaterals, such as relatives, social service agencies, housing authorities, health care providers, and vocational service providers.
Participate in training, group and individual supervision, and other professional development opportunities.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention and escalate to appropriate support when needed.
If assigned, serve as the program’s Access/CLAS Coordinator, supporting equitable-access evaluation and improvement 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, providing training on resident rights and grievance processes and liaising with the agency’s human rights department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.