Counselor/Case Manager
As a part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, the Counselor/Case Manager provides weekly counseling/case management services to residents in substance use recovery at the Granada House in Allston, a men's recovery home.
Essential Functions
- Complete weekly resident progress notes and treatment plans.
- Maintain records and logs by following clinical documentation time-lines and requirements.
- Share information with other staff about assigned residents’ progress.
- Provide individual counseling with clients in regard to specific substance use and related mental health issues.
- Provide integrated strengths-based therapeutic and case management sessions.
- Coordinate with collateral contacts, state agencies, school, DCF, probation, medical providers and families.
- Participate in weekly staff meeting and clinical supervision.
Qualifications/ Experience
BA in related field preferred or a minimum high school diploma and a two years’ experience in substance abuse treatment. LADC II preferred. MS Outlook and Word proficiency.
Other preferred qualifications:
- Evidenced based treatments of substance use disorders including CBT, DBT motivational interviewing and Expressive Art’s Therapy.
- Trauma informed residential care.
- Skills – Good written and verbal skills, computer skills, record keeping, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow and enforce the policies and procedures of the program.
- Be able to work independently and be responsible.
- Able to accept supervision and be part of a team.
- Ability to respond physically to the needs of the clients or other programs issues on all floors of the facility.
- License/Certification – CADAC/LADC or equivalent preferred, or actively pursuing certification.
The shift consists of Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
