GILEAD - Social Rehab Counselor

Oak Hill/Gilead • Middletown, CT

1d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Social Rehabilitation Counselor for Gilead’s Middletown area adult social rehabilitation program works M, T, W, Th, F 7:30a-3:30p providing case management, advocacy, and outreach in a program serving adults with major mental illness. The individual in this role carries out all phases of social support service including intake, engagement, assessment, treatment planning, case management, referral, and discharge. This role also requires the timely completion of required documentation including assessments and other treatment planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field
• One year of clinical experience
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
• Experience in the field of mental health and addictions required
• PSL License required or ability to obtain within 60 days from hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous social center experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through training and education
• Providing recovery-oriented case-management and social support services with an emphasis on dignity and respect through intervention and support, inclusion of family and community, and supportive counseling
• Providing socialization activities within the Social Center, following the International Community Clubhouse model of care
• Communicating with other care providers to coordinate care
• Monitoring positive outcome measures and ensuring compliance through accurate and timely data reporting
• Completing assessments, treatment planning documents, and other documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level