Substance Use Counselor — Empower Recovery & Reentry

Advocates; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous perks of employment

Room for advancement

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Advocates, a Worcester nonprofit serving individuals facing developmental and mental health challenges, seeks a Counselor to provide cognitive and motivational services for residents in substance use programs, supporting reintegration into community living.

Starting rate is $20.75/hour with a schedule Tue–Sat (3 days 10am–6pm; 2 days 8am–4pm). Advocates emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, inclusion, and opportunities for growth within a strong, supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or related field.
• Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Valid driver’s license and access to insured auto.

Responsibilities

• Clinical services including treatment adherence monitoring, referrals, health insurance assistance, transportation, and communications with probation and courts.
• Manage risk for all assigned clients in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Participate in ISPs and coordinate with providers.
• Facilitate weekly groups to develop recovery skills.
• Provide discharge-planning coordination.
• Attend required meetings and trainings, including BSAS and treatment trainings.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and clients to promote customer service.
• Provide linkages to ongoing substance abuse, mental health, and medical treatment.
• Involve collaterals in treatment such as referral sources and family members.
• Complete documentation per Advocates, Inc. protocol.
• Attend supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocates, a Worcester nonprofit serving individuals facing developmental and mental health challenges, seeks a Counselor to provide cognitive and motivational services for residents in substance use programs, supporting reintegration into community living.

Starting rate is $20.75/hour with a schedule Tue–Sat (3 days 10am–6pm; 2 days 8am–4pm). Advocates emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, inclusion, and opportunities for growth within a strong, supportive team.