Counselor - Boston CJSC

Bay State Community Services Inc • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Counselor to join our Community Justice Support Team in Boston, Ma. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting justice-involved individuals in recovery from substance use disorder by providing empathetic and evidence based care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or any human services related concentration required
• Minimum of 2 years supervised counseling required
• CADAC, SAS or Substance Abuse treatment experience is a minimum requirement
• Clinicians who do not have a college degree and/or a CADAC are expected to be actively pursuing this level of professional development

Nice To Haves

• CADAC, SAS, LADC, or Substance Abuse counseling licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Present psychoeducational curriculum to clients as scheduled; subject matter may include Substance Abuse, Criminal Thinking, Anger Management and related topics as outlined in the curriculum manual
• Facilitate discussion groups regarding different pathways to recovery
• Provide individual counseling as needed
• Complete assessments, intakes, client schedules, treatment plans, periodic reviews and aftercare plans in timely fashion
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of services delivered, including case management and group participation, as instructed by your supervisor
• Treat all clients with dignity and respect

Benefits

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive Training Program
• Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level