Counselor, Askia (Per Diem)

About the role

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and uplifting individuals, families, and communities. We aim to redefine the model of a healthy community through equitable access to comprehensive health care and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief supportive therapy and facilitate psychoeducational groups under the guidance of the Clinical Director.
• Counsel patients individually, in family meetings, and in group sessions to facilitate progress toward treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Director.
• Work in collaboration with the case manager to execute referrals and linkages to the appropriate level of care.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and risk assessments and escalate to the appropriate party when assistance is needed (Clinical Director, nurse management, etc).
• Complete all required documentation (biopsychosocial assessment, individual and group progress notes, treatment plan, discharge summary, insurance forms, etc.) in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS guidelines for format and timeliness.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings (daily and clinical).
• Attend trainings as assigned.
• Participate in individual clinical supervision and accumulate hours toward licensure, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a closely related field required.
• One (1) year experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC, LADC II), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) preferred.
• Masters in Social Work.
• LCSW or LICSW.
• Spanish language capability preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see and work towards the “big picture.”
• Flexibility and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Benefits

Salary range: $26/hr to $31/hr, dependent on licensure and experience.

Pay

$26/hr to $31/hr in line with relevant experience, education and licensure.

Schedule

Occasional weekend or evening work may be requested. Available shift is 11am-7pm from Monday to Friday. This role is fully onsite at our campus at 9 Notre Dame Ave, Roxbury MA.