Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Discounts nationwide

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Counselor to provide psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders in a correctional setting, including pretrial and sentenced individuals.

You will implement the approved curriculum and complete all required documentation in the case record. The role includes facilitating 2-3 groups daily, prioritizing tasks, arriving on time, and collaborating with SCSD personnel to ensure smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice, or closely related field.
• CADC/LADC II or other comparable certification preferred.
• Experience with justice-involved individuals or in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must pass extensive background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders and complete documentation in the case records.
• Facilitate 2-3 groups daily based on scheduling.
• Prioritize tasks and complete duties within the required time.
• Arrive on time and adhere to attendance policies.
• Work cooperatively with SCSD personnel to coordinate the program.

Skills

Psychoeducation

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice

Job description

Location: Boston, MA - Bradston Street, Suffolk County House of Corrections

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Pay rate: $28.85/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Counselor Is Responsible For

• Providing psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders (pretrial and sentenced men and women) according to the approved curriculum and completing all required documentation in the case record (OMS).
• Facilitating 2-3 groups daily, based on current scheduling.
• Demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties in the allotted time.
• Arriving for work on time and adheres to the programs attendance policies.
• Works cooperatively with SCSD personnel to ensure smooth operation and coordination of program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice education or closely related field required
• CADC, LADC II or other comparable certification/license or equivalent experience with substance use treatment groups/services preferred.
• Experience working with justice involved individuals and/or in a correctional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of SUD/MAT population and experience working with justice involved individuals in a correctional setting
• Staff must be able to pass extensive background check and pass drug screening