Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager

Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager Lawrence, MA Job Details Full-time $26.00 - $26.50 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Behavioral interventions Treatment plan development Spanish Bachelor's degree in counseling Addiction counseling Word processing Intake Group therapy Filing Mid-level Databases Collecting samples for laboratory testing Bachelor's degree Data management Case management Counseling Substance abuse Discharge planning Cognitive behavioral therapy Productivity software Progress documentation Working with individuals with substance use disorders Referral coordination 2 years Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Group counseling Community resource coordination Full Job Description There are 18 Office of Community Corrections Community Justice Support Centers (CJSCs) across the state including 10 operated by the Old Colony YMCA. Clients attend CJSC to participate in programs designed to improve their lives and avoid further criminal justice involvement. Each CJSC offers about 15 different programs, including cognitive behavioral treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and to improve decision making, employment counseling, and Adult Basic Education, GED/HiSET, and post-secondary preparation. This Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager will work 40 hours per week at the Old Colony YMCA's Lawrence Community Justice Support Center (CJSC) providing quality clinical and casework services to include intakes, creating and/or following assessments and treatment plans and facilitating groups at a community based facility serving justice involved adults with a history of addiction.

The main job functions include:

Ensure that all casework services are consistent with the operating policies of the Office of Community Corrections and other regulatory agencies. Ensure that a copy of all intake materials is placed in client files following intake to the Center; including copies to the appropriate supervising agency (e.g. Probation, Parole, DOC, Sheriffs Department). Complete client intake assessment; perform assessment tools and develop treatment plan for each assigned client. Ensure that the treatment plan is reviewed monthly. Complete weekly Treatment Progress notes on assigned residents. Facilitate groups and/or classes (as assigned). Make necessary referrals to outside agencies or departments as needed. Create an after care / discharge plan for each client assigned. Participate in weekly Clinical and Multi-disciplinary meetings. Keep client data and information updated in the system database. Assign and track completion of CBIs (Client Behavioral Interventions) as needed. Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements:

Bachelors degree required in counseling or related field Experience with CBT and MRT curricula preferred Good oral and written presentation skills Experience working with adults, at-risk populations, or offenders is helpful Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point Two years supervised work experience in case management or counseling Spanish language experience helpful The Old Colony YMCA has been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs since 1887.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Lawrence, MA 01843 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lawrence, MA 01843: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person