BCBA
Behavior analyst job at The Edinburg Center
0 BCBA Children's Support & Stabilization This is a mobile position in Northeast area $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS $81,369.60 Annual Salary Support & Stabilization Board Certified Behavior Analysts work as a team with Outreach Workers to support youth whose families are involved with The Department of Children and Families. These dedicated teams can help families manage challenging behaviors, teach skills, reduce stress, improve child development trajectories. This service aims to stabilize children in the home and allow them to live in the least restrictive setting in a sustainable, more healthy family environment. Who You Are: Has earned a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA). Experience conducting functional behavior assessments, experience in goal development and design of behavior support plans. Prior experience working with mental health and behavioral challenges. In addition, candidate will have a flexible schedule. Valid MA driver's license and reliable transportation required. Must have strong written and interpersonal skills. Bilingual/bicultural preferred What You Will Do: The BCBA will serve as the behavioral team lead and may be responsible for taking notes during the daily check-in, staff meeting, or group supervisions. To identify the function of the youth's behavior, the BCBA will complete a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). The BCBA will work cooperatively with the youth and family to develop the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and identify measurable goals for decreasing interfering behaviors along with goals that identify socially appropriate replacement behaviors to increase. The BCBA will create a data collection system that works for the youth/family to ensure all persons expected to collect behavior data are able to do so effectively. The BCBA will teach caretakers how to implement behavior strategies through role-play, modeling, coaching, and feedback. The BCBA will also teach team members and other identified collaterals how to implement behavior strategies to ensure treatment fidelity across all providers. The BCBA will engage in case management as needed. Who We Are:
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!
At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
What We Offer:
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and Dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.
We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.
Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Behavior Therapist
Behavior analyst job at The Edinburg Center
Behavior Therapist Fulltime Salaried $ 66,830.40 or FFS $55 Who You Are: Master's degree. Experience conducting functional behavior assessments. Experience in goal development and design of positive behavior support plans. Experience with the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS or other related assessments preferred. Experience working with youth 21 years and under with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism. Highly organized. Excellent written and interpersonal skills, team player. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required What You Will Do:
Conduct functional behavior assessments and learning needs assessments in family homes
Design positive behavior support and skill acquisition plans with individualized behavioral goals
Implement, model and monitor progress of individualized behavioral plans based on data analysis
Train parents, caregivers and BA level staff who implement plans with children and families on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Collaborate with youth team members
Who We Are: A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists. What We Offer: We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and Dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid
Massachusetts jobs
Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Great opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as an Adjunct Board Certified Behavior Analyst! The adjunct behavior analyst provides consultative services to individuals, families, caregivers, and/or providers served by The Department of Developmental Services in the Metro North Area Office located in Wakefield, MA. The behavior analyst completes formal and informal assessments, collaborates with support teams in the DDS area office and/or other providers, and establishes interventions in accordance with the state Positive Behavior Support regulations. This job is a hybrid position. This position requires 2 days (the days can vary each week) in the Metro North DDS Area Office located in Wakefield, MA.
Our ideal candidate will have patience, compassion, and creativity when providing consultative services to adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and/or cognitive disabilities.
You have the opportunity to oversee your own schedule and create a work/life balance.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm (Hybrid)
Salary:
Unlicensed/Preparing for Exam: $73,147/yr
BCBA and/or LABA: $77,137/yr
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
* Manageable caseload: no billable hours required!
* Reimbursement for conferences, CEUs, educational assistance and training opportunities
* Mileage Reimbursement
* Laptop and work cell phone provided
* Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
* Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
* Eleven paid holidays
* Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
* Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
* Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
* Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
* Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
* Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Must be able to work as a member of a team and to function independently
* Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office
* Valid driver's license, safe driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
Required Experience
* Master's Degree in Behavioral Analysis, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Arts, Science, Education, or any related field
* Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred; Master's level clinician preparing for BCBA exam also encouraged to apply!
* At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Work First QPSA Counselor
Raleigh, NC jobs
Work First QPSA Counselor - Full Time - Wake County Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity! As our full-time Work First Counselor, you will be responsible for providing substance use assessments for DSS-referred adults involved in Work First, Child Protective Services (CPS), and Food & Nutrition Services (FNS). This position is responsible for Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs), ASAM-based recommendations to determine Level of Care (LOC), providing treatment recommendations, and communicating results and treatment status to Wake County DSS. This position must also verify active treatment, refer clients to appropriate services when needed, and support engagement through follow-up and coordination.
Schedule
Flexible, 40-hours per week.
Option to work remote. Must be available to work on-site at Oak City Cares in Raleigh on Tuesdays, 10a-1p.
Pay
$26.44+ per hour, based on credentials.
Benefits
Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.
You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 (full-time) or $100 (part-time) to each associate level clinician electing this benefit for no more than 2 years, or until licensure is completed, whichever is first. Licensures eligible to receive this benefit include LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, LPA, LCASA, and CADC.
Job Responsibilities of a Work First QPSA Counselor
* Arrange appointments for assessment of consumers referred by WF/FNS/CPS.
* Conduct substance use and mental health assessments using approved CCA templates.
* Apply ASAM Criteria to determine appropriate Level of Care and document justification.
* Refer consumers for treatment when assessment indicates treatment is needed.
* When consumers are already in active treatment, verify treatment with provider, obtain documentation and communicate this to Wake County DSS.
* Provide consultation and training to Work First staff on substance use recognition, screening, referral, and treatment expectations.
* Provide care coordination and case support services for consumers.
* Collect and monitor outcome data on the provision of consumer services relevant to WF/FNS/CPS consumer participation in accordance with state and program requirements and generate monthly reports accordingly.
* Provide monthly psychoeducation groups to WF consumers participating in the Jobs & Community Workforce Solutions (CWS) activities.
Qualifications of a Work First Counselor
Education and Experience
* Master's degree in a Human Services field or an approved combination that meets CADC/QP requirements.
* Experience working with DSS-involved families preferred but not required
Licensure/Certifications
* Active CADC, LCAS/A, LMFT/A, LCMHC/A, or LCSW/A.
* CADC accepted; enhanced training and supervision provided for new CADC's.
* Must complete required continuing education and maintain credential in good standing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with consumers and DSS partners.
* Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, or willingness to learn with structured support.
* Ability to apply ASAM Criteria accurately with supervision
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR system
* Ability to work independently and as a team
* Excellent documentation skills and ability to meet strict timelines.
* Ability to facilitate psychoeducation groups and staff trainings.
About SouthLight Healthcare
Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.
Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.
We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.
BCBA - Intensive Behavior Group Living Environment
Behavior analyst job at The Edinburg Center
BCBA
$81,369.60 Annually
What You Will Do The BCBA will serve as the behavioral team lead and may be responsible for taking notes during the daily check-in, staff meeting, or group supervisions. The BCBA will complete a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to identify the function of the behaviors. The BCBA may use this information, in collaboration with the clinical team, to develop CSP (Community Support Plans) and Safety/Wellness Plans designed for decreasing interfering behaviors along with goals that identify socially appropriate replacement behaviors to increase. The BCBA will teach and model to all staff how to best implement behavior strategies through role-play, modeling, coaching, and feedback. The BCBA will make recommendations for longer term community-based services based on FBA and observations and will engage in case management as appropriate. Who You Are Has earned a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA). Experience conducting functional behavior assessments, experience in goal development and design of behavior support plans. Prior experience working with mental health and behavioral challenges. In addition, candidate will have a flexible schedule. Valid MA driver's license and reliable transportation required. Must have strong written and interpersonal skills. Who We Are A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we are not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, behavior specialists, board certified behavior analysts, peer specialists, clinicians, direct service staff and employment specialists. What We Offer We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health (starts at 30 hours), dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer here is the chance to learn from our staff, and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Crisis Intervention Specialist - Relief *internal only*
Milford, MA jobs
We make a difference - in your community and in your career. Crisis Intervention Specialist - Relief * internal only* Riverside is seeking a passionate Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) to join our Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) team! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated behavioral health professionals!
The Crisis Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing advanced skills in trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation, monitoring of the safety and security of the facility, and coordinating response to urgent and emergency situations. The CIS provides a therapeutic, calming, recovery-based, and pro-active presence in program. The CIS will assist leadership with safety drills, safety protocols, facility-related initiatives, may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows.
Note: CBHC regulations require "security" positions 24/7, this role is a therapeutic, engaging presence and not a typical security guard role.
The Crisis Intervention Specialist may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows including, but not limited to:
* Modeling and teaching skills for development of positive relationships and negotiation of conflict
* Providing a calming presence in and around the facility supporting families and youth in conflict or crisis while onsite, while monitoring the safety of persons served, employees, and the facility
* Assisting CBHC leadership in ensuring that safety drills (e.g. fire, medical, behavioral health) are held and documented as per regulation and that required fire protection and suppression equipment is present and in good working order and also ensuring the maintenance of program sites to minimize fire hazards
* Taking lead in ensuring maintenance and cleanliness of physical plant is adequate and reports to Senior Director and/or facilities are aware of any concerns.
* Responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies (e.g. opioid overdose or psychiatric symptom escalation) utilizing medical code protocols such as calling a code, administering naloxone, and administering CPR/first aid
* Assisting with transportation to/from CBHC and the CCS site using agency or personal vehicle
Pay Rate: $25.46/hourly
Schedule: Relief hours available!
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer!
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills required
* Basic computer fluency required. Minimum of three years proven experience using Microsoft Office programs preferred.
* Preferred valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle required
Required Experience
* High School Diploma or GED required. BA degree preferred.
* A minimum of 2 years of direct care or similar role in a behavioral health and/or medical setting required
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and de-escalation skills required
Peer Specialist - Mobile Crisis Intervention
Milford, MA jobs
Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Peer Specialist - Mobile Crisis Intervention Peer Specialists help to make Mobile Crisis Intervention Services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their families. Using their personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide consumers with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services.
In this vital role, the Peer Specialist will:
* convey hope and provide psychoeducation, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management
* assist in arranging the services to which the individual is being referred after the MCI intervention, and they shall work with the person and family to support them during the transition to those follow-up services
* provide similar services in the MCI service and Adult CCS as staffing and time permit
All Peer Specialist staff will receive training in recovery-focused peer support for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), who shall assist in interventions with individuals/families presenting in crisis due to substance use disorders. They will support explanation of the process to access services, availability of self-help resources, and provide follow-up for those who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
* Monday through Friday, 1st shift
Pay Rate: $22.27/hour
* additional $1 for CPS
* additional $2 for CARC
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
* Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
* Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
* Eleven paid holidays
* Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
* Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
* Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
* Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
* Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office)
* Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or obtain certification as a Peer Specialist within 6 months-1 year of hire
* Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle
Required Experience
* High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree or Associates degree in a Human Services or related Field preferred
* Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must immediately begin and diligently work toward certification process if hired without certification
* Experience as consumer of services or family member of a consumer preferred.
* One year experience working with target population required, though experience as a consumer or as a family member, required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Crisis Intervention Specialist - Relief
Norwood, MA jobs
We make a difference - in your community and in your career. Crisis Intervention Specialist - Relief Riverside is seeking a passionate Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) to join our Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) team! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated behavioral health professionals!
The Crisis Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing advanced skills in trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation, monitoring of the safety and security of the facility, and coordinating response to urgent and emergency situations. The CIS provides a therapeutic, calming, recovery-based, and pro-active presence in program. The CIS will assist leadership with safety drills, safety protocols, facility-related initiatives, may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows.
Note: CBHC regulations require "security" positions 24/7, this role is a therapeutic, engaging presence and not a typical security guard role.
The Crisis Intervention Specialist may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows including, but not limited to:
* Modeling and teaching skills for development of positive relationships and negotiation of conflict
* Providing a calming presence in and around the facility supporting families and youth in conflict or crisis while onsite, while monitoring the safety of persons served, employees, and the facility
* Assisting CBHC leadership in ensuring that safety drills (e.g. fire, medical, behavioral health) are held and documented as per regulation and that required fire protection and suppression equipment is present and in good working order and also ensuring the maintenance of program sites to minimize fire hazards
* Taking lead in ensuring maintenance and cleanliness of physical plant is adequate and reports to Senior Director and/or facilities are aware of any concerns.
* Responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies (e.g. opioid overdose or psychiatric symptom escalation) utilizing medical code protocols such as calling a code, administering naloxone, and administering CPR/first aid
* Assisting with transportation to/from CBHC and the CCS site using agency or personal vehicle
Pay Rate: $25.46/hourly
Schedule: Relief hours available!
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer!
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills required
* Basic computer fluency required. Minimum of three years proven experience using Microsoft Office programs preferred.
* Preferred valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle required
Required Experience
* High School Diploma or GED required. BA degree preferred.
* A minimum of 2 years of direct care or similar role in a behavioral health and/or medical setting required
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and de-escalation skills required
Team Counselor - Mobile
Dedham, MA jobs
We make a difference - in your community and in your career. Integrated Team Counselor - Mobile Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community. Working as part of the ACCS team under the guidance of the Team Leader, staff will provide services and interventions identified in the Treatment Plan, including education, supervision, and direct supports to allow individuals served to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community, and develop the skills necessary to meet their goals. Interactions will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. Services will be provided in keeping with the Division Mission Statement, program policies and guidelines and consistent with Riverside and Department of Mental Health standards and requirements.
In this vital role, the ITC will:
* Provide input to person-centered assessment and service planning, and advocacy, coordination, and linkage with other services and the community. Along with other members of the team, provide rehabilitation interventions, including skills training in community environments.
* Provide education, training, and physical intervention when needed to assist persons served in learning life skills including, budgeting, banking, transportation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, self-medication, nutrition and health
* Model and teach skills for development of positive relationships, and negotiation of conflict.
* Assist persons served with accessing necessary and appropriate health care
* Maintain regular daily, monthly, and annual clinical records in keeping with DMH, agency, and division policies and procedures, and within required timelines.
* Consistently perform all medication administration and documentation procedures in accordance with Riverside and State policies and regulations relating to the Medication Administration Program (MAP).
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
* Tuesday through Saturday
Pay Rate: $21.37/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside:
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
* Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
* Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
* Eleven paid holidays
* Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
* Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
* Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
* Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
* Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required
* Must have valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation
Required Experience
* Bachelor's Degree preferred or High School diploma required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Awake Overnight Counselor - Part Time
Plainville, MA jobs
Riverside Community Care Love What You Do! Awake Overnight Counselor - Jamaica Plains We have a great part-time opportunity available to join our growing, stable and highly regarded organization, obtaining human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others. The Residential Counselor helps individuals maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with housemates, family and community, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to increase the individual's independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual's uniqueness.
In this rewarding position, you will work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training and community outings for individuals with developmental disabilities.
We work to encourage individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams.
Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11pm - 9am (30 hours)
Pay: $20.00/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
* Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
* Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
* Eleven paid holidays
* Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
* Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
* Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
* Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
* Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
* Valid driver's license required
Required Experience
* High School Diploma required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Behavior Therapist
Behavior analyst job at The Edinburg Center
Behavior Therapist Fulltime Salaried $ 66,830.40 or FFS $55 Who You Are: Master's degree. Experience conducting functional behavior assessments. Experience in goal development and design of positive behavior support plans. Experience with the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS or other related assessments preferred. Experience working with youth 21 years and under with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism. Highly organized. Excellent written and interpersonal skills, team player. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required What You Will Do:
Conduct functional behavior assessments and learning needs assessments in family homes
Design positive behavior support and skill acquisition plans with individualized behavioral goals
Implement, model and monitor progress of individualized behavioral plans based on data analysis
Train parents, caregivers and BA level staff who implement plans with children and families on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Collaborate with youth team members
Who We Are: A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists. What We Offer: We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and Dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Barnstable Town, MA jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Typical Requirements:
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $57,480.00 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyRespite Counselor
Behavior analyst job at The Edinburg Center
RESPITE COUNSELOR Lexington, MA $20.20 per hour The Edinburg Center is seeking a Respite Counselor in our innovative, community-based, respite program to assist mental health clients in avoiding unnecessary hospitalization or transition successfully from the hospital to community living. What You Will Do: Primary responsibilities include providing recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation, advocacy, support and crisis prevention/intervention services to adults temporarily residing in a short term respite.
Who You Are:
BA and at least 1 year experience with adult mental health population required OR High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered. Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model programs and knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation preferred. First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire required. Basic computer skills required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Who We Are: A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists. What We Offer: We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Please apply by visiting us at ************************************* LI-DY1
Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Boston, MA jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
SIGN ON BONUS: $2K
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit **********************
My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.00 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Massachusetts jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
SIGN ON BONUS: $3K
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Massachusetts jobs
Overview Summary:The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served(PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how theuse of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members onsubstance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using
Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan(WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Performevidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to performinterventions for substance misuse/addiction services
Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
About Us:
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications Typical Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability tobend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Haverhill, MA jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships
with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Typical Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II,
CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Haverhill, MA jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho-educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Typical Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
•Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 90 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Haverhill, MA jobs
Overview The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served(PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how theuse of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members onsubstance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities
Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
About Us:
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC 1) in Massachusetts preferred; CADC or LADC series credentials required
Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
Strong organization, collaboration and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices, knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values, principles and modalities
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US drivers license for a minimum of one year. This position requires the use a person vehicle to use in the course of daily and all candidates must be willing to provide transportation to persons served in their vehicle.
Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of hire and MAP certified within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to pass a CORI, employment reference, driving record and educational/licensure check.
Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability tobend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
Auto-ApplyAddiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Somerville, MA jobs
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strength-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho-educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit ***********************
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Typical Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 90 days of hire
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