Counselor II, Css, 40 Hrs, Mixed Shift

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Schedule Details:

Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours:

8:30am-8:30pm

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Primary Responsibilities:

1.Primary Counselor: Serve as primary residential counselor for specified number of residents as requested by supervisor and manage all aspects of care from admission to discharge.

2.Treatment Planning: Assess and document needs assessments, negotiate treatment plans, document progress reviews, and complete program notes as part of continuous quality management activities.

3.Community Living: Collaborate with all treating psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, other professionals and paraprofessionals whether internal or external.

4.Nutrition: State and understanding of the reciprocal impact that exists between substance use disorder, mental health disorders, and healthy nutrition.

5.Medications: Monitor residents' medication refills, documentation of medication administration and changes in medication orders, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage of medications.

6.Groups: Lead recovery-oriented groups of a psychoeducational and process-oriented nature. Ensure implementation of proper, best-practice approaches to group development.

7.Continuity of Care: Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and collaborate with other providers to enhance potential successful treatment episode. Provide outreach as designated to community-based residents.

Specialty Responsibilities:

1.Have a working knowledge of the various models and theories of counseling interventions and clinical approaches when working with persons who present with a substance use disorder.

2.Possess a working knowledge of statistical information regarding the etiology and prevalence of substance use disorders in the community, state, and nation.

3.Possess a working knowledge of the culturally diverse populations seeking assistance in the program.

4.Possess a fundamental understanding of the pharmacological properties and effects of psychoactive substances.

5.Possess an understanding of the value of the use of medications in the treatment of substance use disorders and mental health disorders. This includes having a working knowledge of the three FDA-approved medications in the treatment of opioid use disorders, and the various medications used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, and other use disorders.

6.Possess a working knowledge of the dynamics of substance use disorders and the various options available for achieving a stable recovery.

7.Possess a working knowledge of the various self-help options available to persons seeking support for their recovery efforts.

II. Position Qualifications:

Education/Licensing:

Required:

1.Bachelor's degree; preferably in the field of substance use disorder intervention and prevention, psychology, or human services.

2.Can comply with regulations for DMH, HUD, DSAS and DPH MAP Certification.

3.Must be able to submit to a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check) and meet and sustain agency standards for qualification.

4.Must have a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle.]

5.CPR, First Aid, CPI certifications.

Preferred:

1.May possess certification as a alcohol and drug counselor (CADAC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, level II (LDAC II)

Skills/Experience:

Required:

1.Can write behaviorally stated progress notes.

2.The ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health, as well as other needs of consumers such as community living skills, medication education, crisis intervention, etc.

Preferred:

1.Bilingual preferred

All responsibilities are essential job functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Management maintains the right to develop, make, and alter job descriptions at its discretion.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to be in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Must be able to move about the space periodically during the shift

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds for various needs.

The characteristics above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made if necessary in order to perform the essential functions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:

Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.