Counselor- Recovery Services-Female Only

Advocates; Chandler Hill (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Counselor to provide cognitive and motivational services to individuals in substance use residential care, helping them reintegrate into the community. The role supports treatment adherence, coordination with the care team, and linkage to ongoing services. Starting rate $20.75/hour with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Minimum high school diploma; first shift. The organization emphasizes diversity, a strong team, and opportunities for advancement within a nonprofit,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least one year supervised counseling experience in SUD.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and deliver strong customer service with attention to detail.
• Preferable experience serving culturally diverse populations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to insured auto.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including treatment adherence monitoring and referrals to other services.
• Manage risk for assigned clients in collaboration with treatment team recommendations.
• Participate in Individual Service Plan development and coordination with providers.
• Facilitate weekly groups to develop and apply recovery skills.
• Provide discharge-planning coordination.
• Attend required meetings including Site Coordinating Committee and Technical Assistance meetings.
• Attend and participate in required trainings (BSAS and treatment trainings).
• Maintain effective communication with staff and those seeking services to promote good working relationships and customer service.
• Provide linkages to ongoing substance abuse, mental health & medical treatment as indicated.
• Involve collaterals including referral sources and family members.
• Complete all assigned documentation per Advocates, Inc. protocol.
• Attend supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Cultural competency

Customer service

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $20.75/hour

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 3 days 10am-6pm and 2 days 8am-4pm

The Counselor will provide a range of cognitive and motivational services to individuals referred to substance use residential services at Advocates, in order to promote successful reintegration into community living.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

First Shift

Responsibilities

• Clinical services which may include treatment adherence monitoring, referrals to other services and levels of care (including detox, inpatient and residential care), health insurance application assistance, transportation, and communication with probation and the courts.
• Manage risk for all assigned clients as clinically indicated in collaboration with treatment team recommendations.
• Participation in Individual Service Plan development and coordination with all providers.
• Facilitate weekly groups to help develop and apply recovery skills.
• Provide discharge-planning coordination.
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings including Site Coordinating Committee meetings and Technical Assistance meetings.
• Attend and actively participate in all training courses and activities as required, to include BSAS and treatment trainings.
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff and those seeking services to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and superior customer service.
• Provide linkages to on-going substance abuse, mental health & medical treatment as indicated.
• Involve collaterals in treatment to include, referral sources and family members.
• Complete all assigned documentation required per Advocates, Inc. protocol.
• Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet established deadlines. Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate beneficial working relationships with internal and external sources.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to insured auto.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.