Counselor-Case Manager Location - 21 Kenwood Street, , Greenfield, MA,
01301, United States Job Category - Health Care, Nonprofit - Social
Services Employee Type - Full-Time Required Degree - 4 Year Degree
Minimum Experience - 2 Years Contact information Name - Kristen
Jackowski Phone - 413-439-3415 Email - Kristen.Jackowski@bhninc.org
Description Apply your experience working with individuals on the road
to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at BHN! Become a part of our
team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor-Case
Manager at Behavioral Health Network! Your experience, knowledge and
great skills will support Behavioral Health Network with the following:
Providing care with respect, sensitivity, and in a manner that preserves
and protects client autonomy, dignity, and rights of individuals served.
Using a diverse knowledge of biopsychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and
aftercare planning dimensions of alcoholism and addiction. Assessing the
range of addiction, dual-diagnosis and methadone issues of individuals
served. Recognizing special needs of individuals served and adapting
treatment plans accordingly. Providing thorough and complete assessments
for individuals served, focusing on the extent to which alcohol or drug
use has interfered with individuals\' served functioning. Facilitating
both group and individual sessions. Coordinating referrals for ongoing
treatment with agencies and services. Providing resources and
information on topics such as alcohol use, drug use, harm reduction, and
mental illness. Completing clinical documentation including IAPs,
comprehensive assessments, group notes, individual counseling notes, and
after care plans. Providing transportation to appointments for
individuals, as needed. Maintaining a caseload. Who are we? This new
program at Behavioral Health Network is a 16-bed program in Greenfield,
MA for women, providing residential rehabilitation services to
individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness. Staff empower
those we serve to be in the \"driver\'s seat\" of their lives, and to
clearly define their needs, wants, hopes, and dreams. Reasons to work
with BHN: Work with an agency who does amazing things for others You
will be able to change a person\'s life You will expand your experience
in various areas of mental & behavioral health You will have the
opportunity to grow within the agency You will not be bored with our
fast-paced environment You will have excellent benefits package & time
off benefits available What are we looking for in a Counselor?
Bachelor\'s degree in related field (required); and/or CAC/CADAC, or
LADC. At least two years of experience in substance abuse or behavioral
health counseling (required). Experience providing case management
and/or counseling services as part of a clinical team to patients in a
treatment setting (preferred). Ability to understand, empathize and work
with an addicted, dually diagnosed and/or methadone maintained
population. Demonstrated ability to approach individuals served in a
sensitive and therapeutic manner to understand and work with patients\'
problems. Demonstrate skills in assessing the range of addiction, dual
diagnosis and methadone issues, recognizing special needs and adjusting
treatment approaches accordingly. BHN maintains its commitment to social
justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to
apply. Additional Information Schedule Days - Weekdays & Weekends
Schedule (Days/Time) - Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Tuesday?Saturday,
12:00pm?8:30pm # of Hours Per Week - 40