Counselor-Case Manager

About the role

Help provide case management services to change the lives of those overcoming addiction.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough individual assessments of individuals served.
• Develop individual treatment plans using knowledge of the range of addiction, dual diagnosis, methadone issues, and aftercare planning, as well as the special needs, strengths and weaknesses of individuals served.
• Assess the outcome of treatment planning, adjust treatment approaches accordingly, and document according to established expectations.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to maximize quality and retention in treatment.
• Educate individuals & groups regarding alcohol and drug abuse, harm reduction, mental illness and available community and self-help resources.
• Congratulate referrals for ongoing aftercare treatment with agencies and services and facilitate individual’s responsibility and participation in aftercare planning.
• Aid individuals served toward individual needs regarding resolution of legal issues, homelessness, medication compliance, economic difficulties, employment and continuing care need.
• Provide transportation to individuals served to appointments related to aftercare for medical reasons, as needed.
• Provide care with respect, sensitivity and in a manner that preserves and protects client autonomy, dignity and rights.

Requirements

• Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration for individuals served (required).
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required); Associate’s Degree or higher in related field (preferred).
• At least one year of experience in substance abuse or behavioral health counseling (required).
• Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems (required).
• Working knowledge of DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction regulations (required).
• Valid Driver’s License (required).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (preferred).

Qualifications

The Connections program in Greenfield, MA is a 24-bed residential treatment program serving adult male/nonbinary individuals. Recovery homes provide a safe, structured, and comprehensive rehabilitative environment that supports individuals with their recovery goals after medical and clinical stabilization. Treatment includes care management, group treatment, individualized treatment plans, and peer support.

Skills

• Empowerment and growth
• Human rights
• Community integration
• Substance abuse counseling
• Aftercare planning
• Group and individual counseling
• Harm reduction
• Mental illness education
• Legal issues resolution
• Homelessness assistance
• Medication compliance
• Economic difficulties support
• Employment guidance
• Continuing care coordination
• Transportation assistance
• Client autonomy, dignity, and rights preservation

Benefits

BHN offers an excellent benefits package & time off benefits.

Pay

$22.50/hr

Schedule

Full Time: Sundays, 12:00pm-8:30pm; Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30am – 5:00pm

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!