Counselor - ***$1,500 Sign-On Bonus***
Shift: First Shift,Second Shift
About Us
We re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Counselor on the Specialized 30-day Step-Downunit provides substance abuse counseling and case management including assessment, treatment, and aftercare planning in accordance with established performance standards. It is essential that this person contributes as a team member to produce an environment conducive to the successful treatment of patients.
Rate of Pay: Bachelor's degree $23.00+/hour with enhanced shift and weekend differentials.
Non-Bachelor's degree $20.00+/hour , with enhanced shift and weekend differentials.
Shifts: 8:00am-4:00pmor 12:00pm to 8:00pm, to include rotating weekends. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week opportunity. (Part-time opportunities are also available).
Benefits
403B
Dental insurance
Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities to earn CEU's
Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
Duties & Responsibilities
The Counselor will provide counseling services to clients assigned; intervene and provide crisis intervention and management.
Counselor will provide educational groups to include life skill training, substance abuse education and relapse prevention, per program schedule.
Communicate program philosophy, goals, and procedures to clients.
Counselor will conduct screening, intake, and assessment of potential clients for appropriate placement. Provide referrals for alternative programming when necessary.
Participate in planning, developing, and scheduling of program activities.
Counselors provide on-going assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans, counseling and on-going referrals when needed. Communicate to the next shift counselor/charge person any pertinent observations.
The Counselor will participate in on-going supervision, staff training, and staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills:
CAC, CADC, LADC 2, or the capacity to test and certify as CAC
Bachelor s degree in social services or similar discipline, preferred.
Addiction counseling experience required.- Bilingual preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and other staff.
Job Benefits:
From: SSTAR