Counselor - Hope Center
Company: Behavorial Health Network, Inc
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Channel your passion to motivate and empower those in substance
abuse recovery in the Western Massachusetts community!Join our team
of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor in the
Hope Center program at Behavioral Health Network! NOTICE In
accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff,
interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully
vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or
religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to
starting work.The same guidelines noted above apply during flu
season (defined as December 1st - through end of flu season as
announced by the CDC) for BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine
policy.Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff,
interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or
use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within
sight of any BHN facility. Your experience, knowledge and great
skills will support the Hope Center program with the following:
- Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of the
individuals they serve.
- Developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Overseeing and providing guidance and direct counseling.
- Facilitating diverse psycho-educational groups for individuals
served.
- Overseeing the activities and services provided to individuals
to ensure compliance.
- Providing the best recovery-based environment possible.
- Working as a collaborative team to deliver high quality sound
clinical treatment.
- Documenting comprehensive assessments regarding individuals
served and their care in a timely fashion.
- Recognizing and reporting licensing, funding, safety, and
maintenance concerns.
- Providing transportation, crisis intervention, and emergency
services, when needed.Counselors will grow through ongoing training
and firsthand experience that will enhance their skills and provide
additional employment opportunities. Who are we?At Behavioral
Health Network's Hope Center, we believe in the unique strengths,
skills, and empowerment of the individual to motivate their
treatment and recovery in our 30-day detoxification and
stabilization services.Behavioral Health Network is a growing
non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been
providing services to children, adults, families and communities in
Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive,
outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering
high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people
of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
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 What are we looking for in a Counselor?
- Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and
community integration for individuals served.
- Afternoon/night availability (preferred).
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
- At least 1-2 years of experience in human services.
- At least one year of experience working in substance treatment
environment.
- LADCI or LADCII or equivalent.
- Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred).
- Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email
systems.
- In successful recovery for two or more years (required).
- Valid Driver's License (required).
- Working knowledge of DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
regulations.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 and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!BHN
maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and
strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Keywords: Behavorial Health Network, Inc, Springfield , Counselor - Hope Center, Other , Springfield, Massachusetts
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