Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurances

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts on services nationwide

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lowell, MA is seeking a full-time Counselor for their Inpatient Clinical Stabilization Services Program. The Counselor will be responsible for providing individual and group clinical services, conducting intake assessments, and managing treatment plans for clients with mental health and substance abuse issues. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, along with one-year supervised counseling experience. The role offers a pay rate of $21.00-$24.00 per hour along with various benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
• LADC I or CADAC certification preferred.
• Minimum of one-year supervised counseling experience in the substance abuse treatment or closely related field required.

Responsibilities

• Providing documented clinical services and case management to clients.
• Performing intake assessments and required documentation.
• Developing and revising treatment plans in established time frames.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Location

Lowell, MA – Inpatient Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) Program

Schedule

Full-time

Pay rate

$21.00-$24.00/ hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurances/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 documented individual and group clinical services and case management to clients with mental health, substance abuse, or dual diagnosis problems.
• Performing intake assessments and completes all associated documentation within required time frames.
• Providing quality clinical services and case management to assigned clients in accordance with Spectrum’s clinical design and in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and regulatory bodies.
• Developing, implementing, and revising individual treatment plans for assigned clients in established time frames with the participation of the client.
• Demonstrating a satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with clients, staff, families, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required
• LADC I or CADAC certification preferred
• Minimum of one-year supervised counseling experience in the substance abuse treatment or closely related field required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must have basic ability in use of computers sufficient to utilize electronic health records