Behavioral Health Counselor - Substance Use Recovery

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

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to support 24-hour detoxification services in a non-medical setting. You will conduct individual and group sessions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate aftercare, with a focus on trauma-informed, client-centered care.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Master's in social/health services, 2+ years in counseling, and LADC/CADC preferred. Schedule includes full-time days/evenings/nights in a CSS department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field
• Master's degree in social or health services field, with 1 year professional work exp; degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• LADC or CADC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients
• Prepare an individual treatment plans for each assigned patient
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care
• Evaluate patient' needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed
• Assist with milieu management
• Support and encourage patients to take prescribed medication for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or medical issues
• Develop and implement recovery plans with patient in collaboration with colleagues, clinicians, and patients
• Use language that conveys caring and is non-judgmental and utilize motivational enhancement techniques and motivational interviewing that helps encourage patients to identify and prioritize their personal needs
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights and privacy
• Utilizes hospital's policies and standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals
• Performs other duties assigned or as necessary
• Must adhere to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.

Skills

Community resources

Multicultural skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SUD knowledge

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/health services

Master's degree in social/health services

LADC or CADC (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Brockton seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to support 24-hour detoxification services in a non-medical setting. You will conduct individual and group sessions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate aftercare, with a focus on trauma-informed, client-centered care.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Master's in social/health services, 2+ years in counseling, and LADC/CADC preferred. Schedule includes full-time days/evenings/nights in a CSS department.