Mental Health Counselor, Full time
Boston Medical Center (BMC) · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$52k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide counseling services to patients being withdrawn from alcohol and/or other drugs at BMC Brighton.
Responsibilities
- Biopsychosocial assessment, develop and implement treatment plans for each patient.
- Counsel patients individually and in group sessions.
- Educate patients about disease and recovery including relapse prevention techniques.
- Clearly and concisely document patients' history, progress and aftercare treatment planning.
- Acquire and deliver specialization components within our treatment program.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor progress and discharge planning.
- Involves family members and/or significant others in the recovery process, including support, living arrangements, aftercare programs, outpatient therapy programs, etc.
- Encourages patients in decisions about aftercare treatment - providing information about available resources for post-treatment.
- Liaison with MD's nurses and other health care personnel and referral sources within and outside the medical center to ensure physical and psychological aspects of care are addressed.
- Supervises assigned student interns in their clinical practice.
Requirements
- Master's degree in counseling psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science and 2 years of training and/or clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health counseling.
- De-escalation Certification within 1 month of hire.
- BLS required or obtain within 1 month of hire.
Qualifications
- Massachusetts LMCH/LICSWCADAC/CAS/CAC/CRCCurrent Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I.
Skills
- Specialized cognitive-behavioral knowledge, training, experience.
- Experience with dual diagnosis.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pharmacy
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
- Resources to support employee and family well-being
Pay
$51,500.00- $75,000.00
Schedule
Full Time, Day/Evening shift