Counselor Case Manager at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description




Are you passionate about being positive force in the lives of women & families recovering from substance abuse?

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor Case Manager in the Dorchester Family Center at Behavioral Health Network!



Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Dorchester Family Center with the following:

• Providing a caseload of individuals served with individual, group, and educational services through sound, therapeutic treatment.


• Managing the day to day operations in the program.


• Performing admission functions including intakes, comprehensive assessments, screenings, and orientations.


• Developing treatment plans that are measurable, coherent, and reflective of client's progress and development.


• Providing individuals with information on substance abuse treatment resources and services and making referrals, as needed.


• Maintains individuals' charts and treatment notes in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner using the Electronic Medical Record.


• Maintaining positive working relationship with agencies, resources, and families to coordinate services for client care.


• Being a role model through positive, appropriate conduct, and participation in special agency events.


• Responds to individuals' crises and emergencies as needed.


• Complying with BHN, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.

Who are we?

The Dorchester Family Center provides long-term residential family substance use treatment for women and their children of all ages, from newborns to teens. The diverse experienced team at the Dorchester Family Center provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, therapy and psycho-educational groups, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others. Our goal is to provide a safe and sober living environment to allow successful family reunification and long-term family stabilization.



Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others


• You will be able to change a person's life


• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health


• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency


• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment


• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

Qualifications/Requirements



What are we looking for in a Counselor?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required); Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred).


• At least one year of experience in Human Services (preferred).


• At least one year of experience working in substance treatment environment (preferred).


• CADC, LADCI, LADCII or equivalent (preferred).


• Ability to develop rapport with substance-abusing populations and families.


• Strong organizational management skills and self-discipline.


• Strong communication skills.


• Valid driver's license (preferred).

How do I apply to be a Counselor?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply for Job" from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!


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