Residential Counselor Orchard Street- 32 Hours, Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health • Leominster, MA

23d • $20 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a member of the treatment team by assisting with the implementation of treatment services. This includes but is not limited to monitoring of daily patient activities, assisting with direct client care, documentation, orientation of clients to the unit, and ensuring that clients comply with all treatment groups and unit/program rules.

Requirements

• Grade C02: Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.
• Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services
• Must have a current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle.] except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox TSS, and CSS.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
• MYR, Beryl’s House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check)
• Understanding of addiction and recovery.
• Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.
• Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the substance abuse field is preferred.
• Previous human services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.
• Demonstrate person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.
• Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.
• Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills
• Serve as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees