Detox & Recovery Behavioral Health Counselor

Boston Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for the Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) - Level III.5 program. You will conduct individual and group counseling, coordinate care plans, and support patients through recovery in a non-medical detox setting, under supervision.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and linkage to aftercare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years in counseling.
• Master's degree in social or health services with 1 year professional work exp.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions under supervision and document as required.
• Conduct group and/or family sessions under supervision and document as required.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Develop and implement recovery plans with patients and colleagues.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to engage patients in treatment.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Motivational interviewing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Master's degree in social or health services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Brockton is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for the Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) - Level III.5 program. You will conduct individual and group counseling, coordinate care plans, and support patients through recovery in a non-medical detox setting, under supervision.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and linkage to aftercare.