Outreach Counselor-Team A

Open Sky Community Services • Gardner, MA

41d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health-funded service that delivers evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. The program serves individuals diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis who live in their own homes, apartments, or group living environments. Services help people transition toward more independent environments, maximize natural supports, build skills, and achieve personal goals. Teams are multidisciplinary and include clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff.

Outreach Counselors serve as liaisons among people served, community agencies, and families to coordinate treatment with employment and education entities, emergency service providers, outpatient clinics, and others. They cultivate mutually respectful partnerships, set appropriate limits, and maintain a helping role with individuals and family members. They encourage and empower individuals to see beyond perceived limitations and provide tools for success.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable and insured vehicle, and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions identified in the Treatment Plan under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Implement activities that create opportunities to develop valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize.
• Conduct individual and group activities to increase individuals’ readiness to engage in rehabilitation.
• Help individuals obtain adequate financial support by assisting them in finding gainful employment or applying for entitlements.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Coordinate treatment as a liaison among individuals served, community agencies, families, employment and education entities, emergency service providers, outpatient clinics, and others.

Benefits

• Individual and group supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance paid entirely by the employer.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED