Counselor

The Recovery Village•Worcester, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Washburn House is seeking a full-time Counselor for its addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Counselor provides individual and group therapy as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, coordinating with the Director of Clinical Services and other team members. The role supports the treatment program and therapeutic milieu, and may assist with occasional supervision of Recovery Specialists as needed. The schedule is either Sunday–Thursday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m. for CSS or Friday–Tuesday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m. for RRS. Starting pay is $50,000 or more. Washburn House is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a behavioral health organization focused on evidence-based addiction and mental health care and improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

Knowledge obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree curriculum from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
Demonstrated skill in 12-Step and Family Systems Recovery Models.
Advanced-level knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.
Advanced-level knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards, including JCAHO, the Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code, and DHS.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments and establish treatment goals for identified clients.
Provide individual psychotherapy three times each week to an assigned caseload.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate treatment and maintain a therapeutic milieu.
Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned clients to facilitate treatment.
Participate in shift reports and use information to provide quality care.
Communicate milieu and client issues to treatment team members during the shift and work to resolve them effectively.
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Lead the development of treatment plans with medical and nursing staff, in accordance with client program policies and procedures.
Complete required documentation and ensure daily clinical notes reflect client progress toward treatment goals.
Support nursing staff and recovery specialists in identifying precursors to potential crises or unsafe behavior, and intervene to de-escalate clients using the least restrictive means.
Provide psychoeducation groups to support the milieu treatment program.
Participate in community outreach and marketing activities as required, and promote exceptional customer service throughout the program.
Ensure active client and family participation in treatment.
Review client and staff satisfaction surveys, customer complaints, and monitoring results; initiate corrective actions and monitor quality improvements as indicated.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Take an active role in assigned quality improvement activities.
Assist with occasional supervision of Recovery Specialists as needed.