Bay State Community Services Quincy , MA 02170
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary
Are you passionate about social justice reform and criminal justice? Are you looking for a role that works concurrently with the Office of Community Corrections? Apply to be a Substance Abuse Counselor today!!
Substance Abuse Counselors play an integral role in our individuals' treatment and recovery from substance use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide empathetic and evidence based care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
What You Will Be Done to Make a Difference...
Present psychoeducational curriculum to clients as scheduled; subject matter may include Substance Abuse, Criminal Thinking, Anger Management and related topics as outlined in the curriculum manual
Facilitate discussion groups regarding different pathways to Recovery
Provide individual counseling as needed
Complete assessments, intakes, client schedules, treatment plans, periodic reviews and aftercare plans in timely fashion
Provide accurate and timely documentation of services delivered, including case management service and group participation, as instructed by your supervisor
Treat all clients with dignity and respect
Important Health and Wellness Benefits
Bay State Community Services recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
Benefits begin on your first day of employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
Requirements
Qualifications/Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling or Social Work required
Minimum of 2 years supervised counseling required
CADAC, SAS, LADC, or Substance Abuse counseling licensure preferred
CADAC, SAS or Substance Abuse treatment experience is a minimum requirement
Clinicians who do not have a college degree and/or a CADAC are expected to be actively pursuing this level of professional development
Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Bay State Community Services