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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$27,595 / year median in Massachusetts
+20% projected growth
Job Description
- $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Recovery Centers of America
- 2.8 Westminster, MA Job Details Full-time $67,000
- $83,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Substance abuse treatment center experience Master's degree Substance abuse counseling Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Substance abuse services in social work Full Job Description Inpatient Therapist Opportunity•$10,000 SIGN
ON BONUS!
Recovery Centers of America at Westminster is currently looking for masters level clinicians for our inpatient program. We are hiring for a full time opportunity. This position also comes with a $10,000 sign-on bonus! As an Inpatient Therapist, you will… Gather biopsychosocial data, including that related to clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment Work collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and develop treatment plans Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families Guide and support clients in the development of adaptive skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery and targeted strategies to address them Provide education to families about addiction, other disorders that frequently coexist and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves Provide family therapy to support the client and loved one in improving communication, boundaries, and ongoing reinforcement of recovery Assess other functional, behavioral and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and make referral to appropriate supports. These may include, job placement services, educational services, intensive case management and support groups Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan to guide next steps in recovery, including options for continuing care following discharge Facilitation of group, individual and family therapy session Active participation in multi-disciplinary case presentations and discussions Job Requirements Education- Master's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related human services field is required Experience
- prior experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings is preferred Licensure
- Massachusetts licensure as a LADC-I, LADC-II, LMHC, LICSW, is preferred Please note: A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location.
Please note:
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$67,000.00- $83,000.