Full-Time Recovery Counselor: Lead Group Sessions

Massachusetts-Detox-Centers; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mayflower Recovery in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Recovery Counselor with extensive group facilitation experience to run groups and provide direct clinical support within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on supporting patients and promoting engagement in treatment.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a schedule Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Benefits include company-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off.

Qualifications

• LADC or CADC certification is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of KIPU or similar health records management system.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health science preferred.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1 plus year experience in the field of substance use treatment or closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1-to-1 support sessions and/or facilitates groups as scheduled/assigned.
• Completes patient assessments assigned daily within specified timelines and ensures quality of documentation.
• Engages patients by conducting recovery-oriented activities as scheduled.
• Supports the community to intervene with treatment engagement; works to de-escalate treatment barriers.
• Facilitates patient engagement and re-engagement sessions as needed.
• Participates in AA blocking as per Clinical and Primary Therapists guidance.
• Provides direct support to patients to help encourage, engage, plan, and complete continuity of care plans while collaborating with patient’s treatment team.
• Supports the clinical/case management team as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/ Clinical Coordinator.
• Documents all patient interaction into the record for continuity of care appropriately and timely.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information at all times.
• Responsible for visitation hours and patient supervision during working hours.
• Provides support to the Recovery Support Specialists as needed to ensure effective community management (ex. patient monitoring, smoke breaks, etc.).
• Driving duties related to patient care may apply when needed.
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential to this position.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Group Facilitation

Education

Associate degree in Behavioral Health

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KIPU knowledge

Job description

Mayflower Recovery in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Recovery Counselor with extensive group facilitation experience to run groups and provide direct clinical support within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on supporting patients and promoting engagement in treatment.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a schedule Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Benefits include company-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off.