Substance Addiction Counselor - Real-World Impact in Corrections

VitalCore Health Strategies; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay & Bonus

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Full-Time Substance Addiction Counselor to support the Behavioral Health Unit at MCI-Framingham and MCI-Norfolk, traveling between Framingham, MA and Norfolk, MA.

The counselor will provide evidence-based treatment to justice-involved individuals with substance use issues, collaborating with medical, psychiatric, and community providers to ensure effective care and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a clinician/counselor role or equivalent.
• Substance use certification (CADC/CAADC/LADC) required.
• Must pass a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, intakes and ongoing evaluations; consult with in-house and community services.
• Assess functioning, strengths and weaknesses related to primary substance use diagnosis.
• Orient individuals to treatment goals and processes.
• Deliver and reinforce evidence-based treatment curricula.
• Develop treatment and discharge plans with Behavioral Health Professionals.
• Perform individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Prepare documentation, records and reports in a timely manner.
• Educate individuals on the effects of substance use on life and health.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls with the medical team.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and aftercare programs.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Crisis stabilization

CBT & Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Full-Time Substance Addiction Counselor to support the Behavioral Health Unit at MCI-Framingham and MCI-Norfolk, traveling between Framingham, MA and Norfolk, MA.

The counselor will provide evidence-based treatment to justice-involved individuals with substance use issues, collaborating with medical, psychiatric, and community providers to ensure effective care and discharge planning.