Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessment interviews and individual counseling sessions with assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of program policies and philosophy of treatment.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
• Participate in group supervision, individual supervision, staff meetings, case conference and staff training as scheduled.
• Write clinical assessments, group notes, treatment summaries and routine court correspondence.
• Conduct educational/motivational classes as assigned.
• Engage in discharge planning, aftercare referral and follow up with each assigned client.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling as indicated.
• Provide HIV/AIDS/STD education, information, and referral and serve as Coordinator for these issues as assigned.
• Serve as Tobacco Education Coordinator as assigned.
• Maintain client records in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Monitor client compliance with program rules and regulations and provide general supervision of client activities as appropriate. Document any inappropriate behavior.
• Comply with all program data collection needs.
• Facilitate and/or supervise urine drug-screening collection processes and the administration of medications in accordance with Program-specific policies and BSAS protocols.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Engage in independent and program sponsored study and training to expand upon knowledge of substance abuse, mental health and related disciplines to improve clinical skills.
• Maintain program continuity, providing staff coverage for non-clinical functions, such as meals, admission desk, and recreation as necessary.
• Abide by all MHSA policies regarding boundaries, strict confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.
• Various other responsibilities, as assigned by Program Director from time to time and/or as needed to ensure proper functioning of the program.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of counseling experience
• Experience with managing 8 or more case loads
• Must be currently enrolled in LADC or CADAC program and acquire license within three (3) years of initial employment.
• Fundamental knowledge of substance abuse, its treatment and twelve (12)-step models required.
• Familiarity with Mass. DPH/BSAS regulations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience working with spread sheets, data bases and word processors required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification required. (MHSA will provide training opportunity.)
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctual reporting for work required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Reliable personal transportation for work activities required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

2 Positions available:

Mon-Fri (10-6) & Tues-Sat ( and 11-7)

Middlesex Human Service Agency, Inc (MHSA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person