Mobile Respite Counselor (Part-Time)

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Training and supervision to support your learning and career development.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated behavioral health professionals in a collaborative setting.
• Award-Winning Workplace: BHN is ranked as the 10th Best Employer in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe.
• Diverse Workplace: Bilingual candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Impactful Role: Help individuals achieve mental health goals in a safe and supportive setting.

What You’ll Do

• The Mobile Counselor for Westfield Respite provides direct counseling and case management support to individuals served.
• The Mobile Counselor performs enrollment and disenrollment activities, develops an IAP for treatment, and aftercare planning.
• The Mobile Counselor manages a variety of behavioral interventions, activities, and referrals related to recovery goals.
• Identifies, assists, supports and communicates the needs of individuals served in the program, including use of mental status, social functioning, and level of risk.
• Interacts with significant others and area providers as needed to develop a comprehensive understanding of individuals served current situation.
• Completes necessary documentation, in clear and timely manner, including all required admission documents, comprehensive assessment, regular contact notes, incident reports, progress notes, required discharge documentation, and goal completion.
• Performs services necessary to meet recovery goals and provide for the short-term needs of individuals served.
• Makes necessary referrals to support services chosen by individuals served.

Who You Are

• BA Degree or BS in psych; BSW for social work or equivalent experience in behavioral health setting (required).
• High School diploma or GED (required).
• 2 years of experience (preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery concepts and individuals in active recovery.
• High motivation to work with a population in recovery.

Pay

$22.50/hr.

Shift

Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm or Monday-Wednesday 8am-4pm.