Respite Counselor
The Edinburg Center•Lexington, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Edinburg Center is seeking a Respite Counselor in our innovative, community-based, respite program to assist mental health clients in avoiding unnecessary hospitalization or transition successfully from the hospital to community living.
Requirements
- BA and at least 1 year experience with adult mental health population required OR High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
- First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model programs and knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation, advocacy, support and crisis prevention/intervention services to adults temporarily residing in a short term respite.
Benefits
- health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours)
- vision
- life
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- vacation
- personal
- sick and holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding
- free clinical supervision for licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
