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Substance Abuse Counselor (F/T) Correctional Psychiatric Services PC

•3.2 Dartmouth, MA Job Details Full-time $62,000

•$67,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Individual therapy Employee relationship building Healthcare diagnosis Patient counseling Patient treatment Group counseling

Full Job Description Description:

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we've been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:

Provides behavioral therapies to the MOUD population who are detained, in accordance with Correctional Psychiatric Services [CPS] and your respective County Sheriff's Office policies and regulations, as well as in accordance with ethics and standards of staff member's discipline. In addition, provides individual and group counseling to MOUD patients and ensures a smooth transition into the community to optimize treatment retention and minimize relapse.

Location:

Bristol County Jail, N.

Dartmouth, MA Schedule:

Full time, 40 hrs. per week. Monday

•Friday with set hours: 7am

•3pm.

Salary:

$62,000

•67,000 annually, based on experience and education.

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Responsible for completing appropriate documentation in accordance with 105 CMR 164 for all patient contact visits. Interrelates and works effectively with other MOUD staff, mental health services staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies. Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with CPS/County established policies and procedures. Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance with job responsibilities. Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department/units to meet its goals and objectives. Attends required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours. Follows all security rules and regulations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Conducts intakes and assessments for Opioid Use Disorder, Severe patients. Pre-screens patients interested in MOUD services to assess if they are clinically appropriate for the program. Provides individual and group counseling, treatment planning and discharge planning. Engages in regular individual and group supervision, in addition to staff meetings and various meetings warranted based on the needs of the program.

Minimum Requirements:

Professional experience providing group and individual mental health counseling, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders, crisis intervention and/or psychological evaluation techniques [when applicable]. An individual with a minimum of: (1) a bachelor's degree in any of the listed disciplines and a minimum of two years of supervised substance abuse counseling experience; or (2) a recognized certification or licensure including 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders including at least 220 documented hours of supervision; or (3) a Master's degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling psychology or related field.

Benefits:

(Available to eligible employees) 401(k) retirement plan Dental insurance Vision coverage Health insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off Voluntary Benefits including Life insurance Accident insurance Disability insurance Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together. You can reach us at .