Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor Boston, MA 02215
We are looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor for our medical facility in Boston, MA. We are seeking an experienced licensed clinician who has a master's degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. We are looking for an individual who either have Certifications (CADC/CAADC) or a license (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT of PhD/Psy.D)
About us:
We have been helping the people of Boston and the surrounding communities for over 8 years. Our mission is to be a recognized leader in the treatment of substance use and behavioral health disorders. Providing state of the art therapies, in a safe and confidential setting, with highly qualified clinicians and staff. We are committed to improving the lives of people and their families, struggling with the debilitating effects of alcohol and drug addiction. Our integrated care model, which has both a biopsychosocial and spiritual focus, assists professionals battling addiction with personal transformation and human flourishing.
Duties:
-Patient care- Treatment Counseling
-Formulating required clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards, The Joint Commission and/or other licensing body standards
-Documenting services provided in legible, timely, individualized and, if applicable, computerized manner
-Developing therapeutic alliance with consumers
-Implementing interventions effectively and with prescribed frequency
-Consulting with collateral contacts and agencies as appropriate
-Auditing charts as assigned and recommends improvements
-Demonstrating knowledge of treatment methods for the applicable age, sex, culture, and socioeconomic characteristics of consumers being served
Qualifications:
-Licensed and/or certified drug and alcohol professional
-A Master's Degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues
-A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person's experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues
-Full certification as an addiction's counselor by a statewide certification body which is a member of a national certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board
-Certifications (CADC/CAADC) or a license (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT of PhD/Psy.D)
Salary (range):
-$70k-85K per year (DOE)
Benefits:
-PTO
-Health Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-Vision Insurance
Come join our wonderful team of dynamic, multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, who collaborate to provide our patients with a high quality, boutique-style treatments, and care plans, increasing their chances for sustained recovery from an active addiction. We are a Joint Commission accredited institution, proudly serving the men and women of the Boston region because we believe each person deserves a dignified, respectful, and safe environment that fosters a program of sustainable recovery. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact us.
Please send your resume to Brian Torchin.
Brian Torchin / CEO
HCRC Staffing
Office 800-472-9060
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,000.00 85,000.00 Per Year
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