Counselor, Residential Recovery

South Middlesex Opportu; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D

Comprehensive Benefits Package

403(b) Retirement Plan with company-m​

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

SMOC is seeking a Counselor for a Residential Recovery program in Framingham, MA. The role provides direct individual, group, educational, clinical or caseload management services in a residential setting.

The position offers hybrid work 0-20% and requires collaboration with a Clinical Supervisor to design treatment plans, conduct counseling, and manage client transitions with compliance to all regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or minimum 5 years' experience.
• Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Female-only designation due to privacy and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor and clients on treatment plans and referrals.
• Provide individual, crisis, and group counseling.
• Screen, intake, and orientation of new clients.
• Implement case management, assessments, crisis intervention and client education.
• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Supervise daily caseload activities and client compliance.
• Assist with aftercare and discharge planning.
• Develop collaborative care plans with the team and aftercare planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and comply with program, agency and funder requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Counselor, Residential Recovery

COE House Full Time Professional 228 Concord St Framingham, MA, Framingham, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4283

Summary: Ensure the safety and security of the clients and responsibility of providing direct individual, group, educational, clinical or case management services to clients.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor and clients on design of individual treatment plans and referrals.
• Provide individual, crisis, and group counseling.
• Perform screening, intake, and orientation of new clients.
• Implement Case Management, assessments, crisis intervention and client education.
• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Supervise the daily activities of caseload.
• Supervise client compliance with the program guidelines.
• Assist with client’s aftercare and discharge.
• Consult with team in developing a collaborative plan of care for clients and development of aftercare plan.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.
• Meet bi-weekly for supervision and weekly for group supervision.
• Drive the SMOC program van to transport clients.
• Fill in required shifts in emergency coverage situations.
• Supervise medication process and times.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
• Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step program.
• Understanding of mental health diagnosis.
• Understanding of Trauma.
• Must have valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and meet insurance standards.

Organizational Relationship:Directly reports to Clinical Supervisor.

Physical Requirement:Ability to drive a van and ability to ascend and descend stairs in a residential building.

Working Conditions:Some travel within the state using a company van will be required. This position is located in a residential program which is handicapped accessible. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Counselor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Hybrid Work Option:Hybrid work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Counselor position is eligible to work from home 0-20% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

Summary: Ensure the safety and security of the clients and responsibility of providing direct individual, group, educational, clinical or case management services to clients.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor and clients on design of individual treatment plans and referrals.
• Provide individual, crisis, and group counseling.
• Perform screening, intake, and orientation of new clients.
• Implement Case Management, assessments, crisis intervention and client education.
• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Supervise the daily activities of caseload.
• Supervise client compliance with the program guidelines.
• Assist with client’s aftercare and discharge.
• Consult with team in developing a collaborative plan of care for clients and development of aftercare plan.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.
• Meet bi-weekly for supervision and weekly for group supervision.
• Drive the SMOC program van to transport clients.
• Fill in required shifts in emergency coverage situations.
• Supervise medication process and times.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
• Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step program.
• Understanding of mental health diagnosis.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Trauma.
• Must have valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and meet insurance standards.

Organizational Relationship:Directly reports to Clinical Supervisor.

Physical Requirement:Ability to drive a van and ability to ascend and descend stairs in a residential building.

Working Conditions:Some travel within the state using a company van will be required. This position is located in a residential program which is handicapped accessible. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Counselor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Hybrid Work Option:Hybrid work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Counselor position is eligible to work from home 0-20% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

Summary: Ensure the safety and security of the clients and responsibility of providing direct individual, group, educational, clinical or case management services to clients.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor and clients on design of individual treatment plans and referrals.
• Provide individual, crisis, and group counseling.
• Perform screening, intake, and orientation of new clients.
• Implement Case Management, assessments, crisis intervention and client education.
• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Supervise the daily activities of caseload.
• Supervise client compliance with the program guidelines.
• Assist with client’s aftercare and discharge.
• Consult with team in developing a collaborative plan of care for clients and development of aftercare plan.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.
• Meet bi-weekly for supervision and weekly for group supervision.
• Drive the SMOC program van to transport clients.
• Fill in required shifts in emergency coverage situations.
• Supervise medication process and times.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
• Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step program.
• Understanding of mental health diagnosis.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Trauma.
• Must have valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and meet insurance standards.

Organizational Relationship:Directly reports to Clinical Supervisor.

Physical Requirement:Ability to drive a van and ability to ascend and descend stairs in a residential building.

Working Conditions:Some travel within the state using a company van will be required. This position is located in a residential program which is handicapped accessible. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Counselor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Hybrid Work Option:Hybrid work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Counselor position is eligible to work from home 0-20% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

Monday through Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

35 Hours per week.