Mental Health Counselor 40 hours (Days)

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Lead Behavioral Health Counselor, the Behavioral Health Counselor will provide counseling services to patients who are being withdrawn from alcohol and/or other drugs either in the inpatient or outpatient units of the Medical Center. Evaluate patients' level of addiction using the biopsychosocial assessment, develop and implement treatment plans for each patient. Counsel patients individually and in group sessions. Educate patients about addiction and recovery including relapse prevention techniques. Clearly and concisely document patients' history, progress and aftercare treatment planning. Acquire and deliver specialization components within our addition treatment program. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor progress and discharge planning. Involves family members and/or significant others in the recovery process, including support and participation in sober living arrangements, aftercare programs, outpatient therapy programs, etc. Encourages patients in decisions about aftercare treatment - providing information about available resources for post-treatment. Liaison with MD's nurses and other health care personnel and referral sources within and outside the medical center to ensure that both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction are addressed. Supervises assigned student interns in their clinical practice on Substance Abuse Unit

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Lead Behavioral Health Counselor, the Behavioral Health Counselor will provide counseling services to patients who are being withdrawn from alcohol and/or other drugs either in the inpatient or outpatient units of the Medical Center.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties: Evaluate patients' level of addiction using the biopsychosocial assessment, develop and implement treatment plans for each patient. Counsel patients individually and in group sessions. Educate patients about addiction and recovery including relapse prevention techniques. Clearly and concisely document patients' history, progress and aftercare treatment planning. Acquire and deliver specialization components within our addition treatment program. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor progress and discharge planning. Involves family members and/or significant others in the recovery process, including support and participation in sober living arrangements, aftercare programs, outpatient therapy programs, etc. Encourages patients in decisions about aftercare treatment - providing information about available resources for post-treatment. Liaison with MD's nurses and other health care personnel and referral sources within and outside the medical center to ensure that both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction are addressed. Supervises assigned student interns in their clinical practice on Substance Abuse Unit Required Education And Experience Master's degree in counseling psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science and at least 2 years of training and/or clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education And Experience Specialized cognitive-behavioral knowledge, training, experience preferred. Experience with dual-diagnosis population Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required De-escalation Certification within 1 month of hire BLS required or obtain within 1 month of hire Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Preferred Massachusetts LMCH/LICSW Prefer CADAC/CAS/CAC/CRC Current Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor IKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of dual-diagnosis populations. Must be able to collaborate and communicate with referring agencies, such as EAP professionals, private practitioners, probation officers, halfway house staff, primary care doctors, community mental health agencies Familiar with Patient's Bill of Rights. Able to make clinical assessments and interventions autonomously. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Medical Center (BMC) by 2x Get notified about new Mental Health Counselor jobs inBoston, MA. Master's Level Mental Health Clinician - Outpatient & School-BasedPart-Time Telehealth Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LPC) Love being a therapist, but don't want all the admin tasks? - RemoteBoston, MA: Home Health, Pediatric Private Practice Mental Health Associate - The Quincy Center (Quincy, MA) Mental Health Associate - Full Time, Evening Shift Norwood, MA $70,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Boston, MA $37,200.00-$38,400.00 2 months ago Child and Adolescent Behavioral Therapist (Remote, Part time - Massachusetts) Psychiatric Clinician [MD | DO | NP | PA]Tewksbury, MA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, MA) Boston, MA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days ago LMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, MA) Boston, MA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days ago Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Bonus Eligible Boston, MA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Clinician – Youth & Family Services (PACT-Y Program) Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth Boston, MA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days ago Mental Health Associate - Adolescent Unit Marlborough, MA $60,000.00-$74,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.