Behavioral Health Counselor I - SUD Recovery & Support

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) in Brockton seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor for its CSS program, providing 24-hour detoxification support in a non-medical setting. The role focuses on counseling, aftercare planning, and collaboration with families and community resources.

The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, develops treatment plans, coordinates with insurers, and supports relapse prevention, medication adherence, and recovery goals within a holistic care model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field; 2+ years counseling experience or 4+ years in counseling with a different degree.
• Master's degree in social or health services field is preferred.
• LADC or CADC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions under supervision and document as required.
• Conduct group and/or family sessions under supervision and document as required.
• Prepare an individual treatment plan for each patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care is timely and clear.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Develop and implement recovery plans with colleagues and patients.
• Adhere to hospital standards and patient privacy regulations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Multicultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Bilingual or multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master's degree in social or health services field

LADC or CADC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) in Brockton seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor for its CSS program, providing 24-hour detoxification support in a non-medical setting. The role focuses on counseling, aftercare planning, and collaboration with families and community resources.

The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, develops treatment plans, coordinates with insurers, and supports relapse prevention, medication adherence, and recovery goals within a holistic care model.