Counselor - Quincy CJSC

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Life and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan 403(b)

Job summary

Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate Counselor to join the Quincy Community Justice Support Center. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and address behavioral health and substance-use needs in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive manner.

The role involves assessments, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and linking clients to community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related concentration required.
• Minimum of 2 years supervised counseling required.
• CADAC, SAS, LADC, or Substance Abuse counseling licensure preferred.
• CADAC, SAS or Substance Abuse treatment experience required.
• Clinicians without a college degree and/or a CADAC should be actively pursuing this level of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to justice-involved adults.
• Facilitate structured, evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral groups and interventions.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to individualized service plans.
• Provide substance-use and behavioral-health education and support.
• Help participants identify barriers, set goals, and develop skills for community living.
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive approaches.
• Monitor participant engagement and progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Collaborate with probation, court personnel, clinicians and employment specialists.
• Participate in case reviews and team meetings.
• Connect participants with community resources and supports.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed

Group counseling

Assessment skills

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related concentration

Job description

Make a Difference in Your Community

Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate, motivated

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Make a Difference in Your Community

Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate, motivated Counselor to join our team at the Quincy Community Justice Support Center.

The Quincy CJSC works in partnership with the Massachusetts Trial Court - Office of Community Corrections and the justice system to provide intensive supervision, treatment, education, and support services to individuals involved with the legal system. The program is designed to promote public safety while helping participants make positive and sustainable changes in their lives.

As a Counselor, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed services that address participants' behavioral health, substance use, decision-making, and other individualized needs.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference

• Provide individual and group counseling to justice-involved adults.
• Facilitate structured, evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral groups and interventions.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to the development of individualized service and treatment plans.
• Provide substance-use and behavioral-health education and support.
• Help participants identify barriers, establish goals, and develop skills that support successful community living.
• Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches when working with participants.
• Monitor participant engagement and progress toward established treatment goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Coordinate services and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborate with probation, parole, court personnel, clinicians, educators, employment specialists, and other community providers as appropriate.
• Participate in case reviews and team meetings.
• Connect participants with appropriate community resources and additional behavioral-health or recovery supports.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with all program, agency, and confidentiality requirements.

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive Training Program
• Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or any human services related concentration required
• Minimum of 2 years supervised counseling required
• CADAC, SAS, LADC, or Substance Abuse counseling licensure preferred
• CADAC, SAS or Substance Abuse treatment experience is a minimum requirement
• Clinicians who do not have a college degree and/or a CADAC are expected to be actively pursuing this level of professional development

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

$26.45/hour