Outreach Counselor - North County Integrated Team A

Open Sky Community Services • Gardner, MA

102d • $22 - $25

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. It serves individuals diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis who live in their own homes, apartments, or group living environments. Services help people transition to more independent environments, maximize natural supports, build skills, and achieve personal goals. The multidisciplinary teams include clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff.

Outreach Counselors act as liaisons among individuals served, community agencies, and families to coordinate treatment, including with employment and education entities, emergency service providers, and outpatient clinics. They cultivate mutually respectful partnerships, set appropriate limits, and maintain a helping role with individuals and family members. They encourage individuals to look 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 on 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 intended to increase individuals’ readiness to engage in rehabilitation.
• Help individuals obtain adequate financial support by assisting with 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, and outpatient clinics.

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• 29 days of paid time off 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, 100% employer-paid.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Individual and group supervision.

What This Job Offers

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