Wiels
Counselor
Wiels, Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720
Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)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 Acute Treatment Services Unit 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:
$20.00+/hour, with enhanced shift and weekend differentials.Shift:
12:00pm to 8:00pm, to include rotating weekends. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week opportunity.403BDisability insurance through Massachusetts PFMLEmployee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.Health insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities to earn CEU'sVoluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability InsurancesDuties & 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 ongoing assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans, counseling and ongoing referrals when needed. Communicate to the next shift counselor/charge person any pertinent observations.The Counselor will participate in ongoing 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 CACBachelor’s degree in social services or similar discipline, preferred.Addiction counseling experience required.Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and other staff.
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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 Acute Treatment Services Unit 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:
$20.00+/hour, with enhanced shift and weekend differentials.Shift:
12:00pm to 8:00pm, to include rotating weekends. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week opportunity.403BDisability insurance through Massachusetts PFMLEmployee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.Health insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities to earn CEU'sVoluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability InsurancesDuties & 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 ongoing assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans, counseling and ongoing referrals when needed. Communicate to the next shift counselor/charge person any pertinent observations.The Counselor will participate in ongoing 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 CACBachelor’s degree in social services or similar discipline, preferred.Addiction counseling experience required.Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and other staff.
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