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Job description
Overview
nStarting Rate: $20.75/hour
nSchedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 3 days 10am-6pm and 2 days 8am-4pm
nThe Counselor will provide a range of cognitive and motivational services to individuals referred to substance use residential services at Advocates, in order to promote successful reintegration into community living.
nAdvocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
nWho We Are
nAt Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
nWe’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
nAt Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
nMinimum Education Required
nHigh School Diploma/GED
nShift
nFirst Shift
nResponsibilities
nnnClinical services which may include treatment adherence monitoring, referrals to other services and levels of care (including detox, inpatient and residential care), health insurance application assistance, transportation, and communication with probation and the courts.
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nnManage risk for all assigned clients as clinically indicated in collaboration with treatment team recommendations.
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nnParticipation in Individual Service Plan development and coordination with all providers.
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nnFacilitate weekly groups to help develop and apply recovery skills.
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nnProvide discharge-planning coordination.
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nnAttend and actively participate in all required meetings including Site Coordinating Committee meetings and Technical Assistance meetings.
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nnAttend and actively participate in all training courses and activities as required, to include BSAS and treatment trainings.
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nnDemonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff and those seeking services to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and superior customer service.
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nnProvide linkages to on-going substance abuse, mental health & medical treatment as indicated.
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nnInvolve collaterals in treatment to include, referral sources and family members.
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nnComplete all assigned documentation required per Advocates, Inc. protocol.
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nnAttends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
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n nQualifications
nnnA minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or a closely related field.
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nnProven ability to multitask and meet established deadlines. Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.
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nnStrongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
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nnExceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate beneficial working relationships with internal and external sources.
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nnMust have valid driver’s license and access to insured auto.
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n nAdvocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
nWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
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nJob Locations US-MA-Worcester
nMinimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
nJob ID
nOrganization Advocates
nType Regular Full-Time
nNumber of Hours Per Week 40
nBusiness Unit BH Residential
Worksite address
worcester, MA, 01609, US
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