Weekend Social Worker & Mental Health Counselor (CSS)

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dimock Center is seeking a Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor for its Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) on a weekend, part-time basis. This role delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a residential clinical setting in Roxbury, MA.

Ideal candidates are pursuing advanced degrees in social work or counseling, with licensure/experience as basis for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief supportive therapy and individual, family and group counseling to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices under supervision.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and provide individual counseling as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with case managers and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate referrals and transitions.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention and risk assessments as needed.
• Complete required documentation including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in supervision and accumulate hours toward licensure.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

The Dimock Center is seeking a Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor for its Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) on a weekend, part-time basis. This role delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a residential clinical setting in Roxbury, MA.

Ideal candidates are pursuing advanced degrees in social work or counseling, with licensure/experience as basis for eligibility.