Social Work Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Family Counselor - Springfield, MA Company: Youth Villages Location: Springfield, MA Description: COMPANY OVERVIEW: Youth Villages is a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 20 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. Intercept also focuses on reunification of youth who are in a residential treatment or foster home setting. POSITION OVERVIEW: • Holistic Approach: Provide treatment to the entire family, rather than just the identified youth. Work with the family hands-on to build trust and align them with treatment. • Small Caseloads: Work with four to six families at a time to give clients the attention they deserve. • Intensive services: Meet with families at least three times weekly and are on call 24/7 M-F with a rotating weekend on-call schedule. • Intensive but flexible schedule: Deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.) and schedule sessions around families’ needs. • Individualized Treatment: Design treatment to meet each individual family's needs; ongoing assessment and review of treatment progress assures individualized service • Time-limited service: Treatment usually lasts three to six months • High Levels of Support and Supervision: Work closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings, led by trained and licensed professionals Additional Information: Mileage Reimbursement Cell phone Reimbursement 100% Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement beginning immediately Continual clinical and leadership training Rapid advancement opportunities as early as 6 months after date of hire

Job Title: ADDICTION COUNSELOR Company: Gosnold, Inc. Location: Cataumet, MA Description: ADDICTION COUNSELOR Full-time position at our newly expanded extended stay rehab program, Gosnold at Cataumet. Requires substantial experience in addiction treatment. Must have knowledge of the addiction disease concept, strong assessment, treatment planning, and group therapy skills, as well as, an understanding of recovery concepts and approaches. Masters level required and those with training in co-occurring disorders & trauma are encouraged to apply.  Send resume and cover letter or email Register to View Gosnold, Inc. Human Resources 200 Ter Heun Dr. Falmouth, MA 02540 AA/EOE

Job Title: Deaf Services Coordinator/Supported Housing Counselor Company: Location: Worcester, MA Description: BA/BS in a Social Service related field strongly preferred, plus or one to two years of experience or knowledge and experience working with mentally ill individuals, and deaf individuals. Must be proficient in American Sign Language. Valid driver's license and reliable automobile required. MAP certified. To serve as the primary liaison and provide services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. To provide training to staff in ASL. To provide regular support, counseling and Individual Action Plan (IAP) monitoring for individuals served. To provide counseling, structure weekly activities and crisis intervention on an as needed basis. To follow established emergency procedures. To understand, embrace and operate within the philosophy of consumer empowerment. To monitor medication in accordance with Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals. To provide transportation to individuals served as required. To assist in coordination of skills training for individuals served and provide life skills training to appropriate individuals and groups. To submit written documentation as required in a timely manner. To prepare and present reports at case conferences. To maintain files for individual's on caseload. To ensure continuity of service delivery to individuals as needed in the absence of an individual worker due to illness or vacancy. To provide individual, family or group meetings as assigned. To prepare budgets and monitor fiscal management skills to individuals on caseload. To perform crisis counseling to all individuals as needed. To work as liaison /advocate with vocational programs, employers, therapists, doctors and social security to assist resident in meeting Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals. To carry an assigned caseload, preparing Individual Action Plans (IAP) for each individual in coordination with Program Manager and the Service Coordinator. To provide on call coverage for the program as assigned.

Job Title: Accounts Representative/Financial Counselor Company: Arbour HRI Hospital Location: Brookline, MA Description: This position is responsible for interviewing and counseling patients about all aspects of the patient accounting process around their treatment at Arbour-HRI Hospital.   Requirements Two years behavioral health billing/collection experience preferred.

Job Title: RESIDENTIAL AND OUTREACH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS Company: COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM Location: Springfield, MA Description: RESIDENTIAL and Outreach Mental Health Counselors needed full for an innovative program serving individuals with mental illnesses, substance addictions, and or PTSD and BPD. Position will include providing support, ADL skills, and transportation to other supports and services. Qualifications: Exp with the population, BA strongly preferred, proven extremely reliable, valid license, reliable transp, able to work some wkends and eves, Spanish speaking strongly preferred. Competitive hourly pay plus excellent benefits. Please send resume and position applied for by 3/5/10 to: Julie Schwager, Community Support Program, 494 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA. 01040 or Fax Register to View . AA/EOE

Job Title: Adolescent Counselor- Family Counselor - Mental Health - Hospice Company: CyberCoders Location: West Yarmouth, MA Description: Child & Adolescent Counselor - Hospice Care - Mental HealthAre you a mid-level Counselor with experience working with children and teens who need help dealing with grief and loss? If so, please read on!We are a hospice care facility located in the Cape Cod area. We are looking for a compassionate, experienced Counselor to assist with children and teens who are experiencing loss of a loved one due to illness and/or death.What you need for this position:- Currently licensed in MA as LMHC, LIMHC, or LICSW Masters Degree in art therapy, clinical social work, or counseling psychology Art, play, or animal assisted therapy preferred - Pediatric palliative care experience - 5+ years experience working with children/adolescents in individual and group settings; proficiency in providing expressive therapy - Hospice experience is a plus!- Computer literate What you will be doing:You will be responsible for the provision of expressive therapy services to children, adolescents, and their families in hospice care. - Provide grief education to the community regarding child/adolescent and grief issues, therapeutic support and intervention strategies.- Visit patients in the Cape Cod area, as neededWhat's in it for you:Great working environmentExcellent benefits-Health & Dental insurance with enrollment 1st day of hire 4 weeks VacationRetirement plan and 401K 11 Paid Holidays per year 12 Sick Days Just to name a few!!If this sounds like you and you have 5+ years of experience in Child/Adolescent Counseling, apply today!Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Job Title: Youth Counselor (141) Company: North American Family Institute Location: Stoneham, MA Description: Company: North American Family Institute Job Title: Youth Counselor (141) Jobid: nfimass-263 Job Location: Stoneham, MA, 02180, USA Description: Youth Counselor (141) Stoneham,MA competitive Description : NFI Massachusetts Inc., is a dedicated non-profit human service agency, which operates the Alliance House, in Stoneham, a 3-5 month residential program for 15 adolescent males referred by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS). Alliance House is a highly structured program that offers a full array of services. The Alliance House program is currently seeking relief Youth Counselors. The Youth Counselor position provides a pivotal hands-on learning experience. You can use your criminal justice, psychology, education, human services or related degree to be a key person in a emotionally troubled youth's life. You will provide counseling to at-risk youths in the areas of social skills, job or school preparedness, family connections, surviving peer pressure and community preparedness. Special Requirements: Bachelor's degree and experience in residential setting preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere required. Valid driver's license required. Due to technical problems, please do not apply for open positions on line. Contact Information JonelleWinkler 38 Pleasant St.,Stoneham,MA-02180 Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Register to View APPLY FOR JOB North American Family Institute, Inc. 26 Howley Street, Peabody, MA, 01960, USA Phone: Register to View / Fax: Register to View Copyright © 2001 by North American Family Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. Send us your feedback

Job Title: APTRRS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR/MEN'S HEALTH Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Responsible for connecting project participants with recovery support services including referrals to primary care, mental health services, and HIV/AIDS services.  Advocate for services identified in needs assessment and assist with active referrals. Conduct assessment and intake interviews of new and returning clients. Prepare documentation. Conduct individual and group counseling, incorporating relapse prevention and recovery strategies, and implement research study interventions. Develop treatment plans with clients. Responsible for maintaining client charts, outside agency correspondence, and initiating billing paperwork. Lead or co-lead group interventions. Provides individual counseling to project participants. Maintains a caseload of clients and in coordination with other team members develop, implement and revise individual treatment plans. Responsible for maintaining all research study related data, and submitting to evaluation team. Participate in research study workgroup meetings as necessary. Communicates with other Division and Program personnel in a cooperative and professional manner to provide quality services to clients. Assists Directors in the implementation of the project goals and objectives. Work in a confidential capacity with the Director including materials and matters of a highly sensitive nature.  Meet regularly with director regarding all aspects of program operations, including but not limited to matters pertaining to program staff and other confidential matters. Operate independently.  Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions affecting the program and staff as it relates to program operations/services and BPHC policy.  Perform other duties as required.

Job Title: Weekend and Overnight Residential Counselor Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: We are seeking residential counselors to work weekend day and evening hours and overnight hours providing supports to three young adult women with brain injury. Duties would include accompanying the ladies on community outings, assisting with meal preparation, household chores, grocery shopping and budgeting. The residential counselor will maintain the safety and structure of the program while facilitating counseling, advocacy and support. Available shifts are Saturday from 10:am-8:00pm and Sunday form 10:00am -9:00pm. There are three asleep overnight shifts available working Friday to Saturday morning (8:00pm- 10:00am), Saturday to Sunday morning 8:00pm-10:00am) and Sunday to Monday morning (9:00pm to 9:00am). Asleep hours (approximately 7.5 hours per shift) are paid at the asleep rate of $8.38. We will consider full-time and part-time applicants. CPR, First Aid and MAP Certification are required. This position offers excellent experience for someone interested in pursuing a career in psychology, social work or special education. Please visit our website at www.mabcommunity.org

Job Title: Lowell - Outpatient Services MA Counselor Company: Westwood Lodge Hospital & Lowell Treatment Center Location: Lowell, MA Description: The Lowell Treatment Center Outpatient Services Team is seeking a MA level counselor on a Per Diem Basis. JOB PURPOSE: The Outpatient Services MA Counselor provides direct family therapy services to patients and their families as clinically indicated, serves as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team supporting program’s treatment philosophy and assures the deliverance of quality treatment to patients. These services are provided in the patient’s home and/or residential site. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Masters of Social Work or other relevant Masters degree required. Must be license-eligible. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor preferred. Experience: Skill in comprehension, psychological evaluation, assessment and treatment planning; skill in therapeutic support involving both individual and group therapy; skill n written and oral communication; basic organizational, problem-solving and leadership skills; skill in documentation and record-keeping; knowledge of standards of ethical and quality care, confidentiality and adherence to regulatory requirements; ability to maintain therapeutic posture with patients who are in various emotional or hostile situations; skills in maintaining information as highly confidential Technical Skills: Must be proficient with written and verbal communication skills. Must have knowledge of community-based and state agencies with regard to behavioral health services. Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to interact compassionately and appropriately with patients and their families on a regular basis.   Requirements • Psychosocial Assessment: Initial psychosocial assessments are accomplished within the first twenty-four (24) hours from admission or the next business day. Assessments, treatment plans and goals reflect integration and analysis of history and clinical observations. Plans are realistic, specific and goal oriented. Assessment is complete through contacts with patients, families, outpatient providers, etc. Initial assessment and plans include adequate evaluation of living situation support networks, stressors and discharge planning. • Case Management/Utilization Review: Documents need for current level of care in progress notes, and actively seeks alternative levels of care as indicated by assessment. Actively identifies obstacles to achieving positive outcome, and works with the treatment teams, supervisors and managers to resolve the obstacles. Assumes responsibility for conducting all Utilization Review for the patients and works with payers in determining covered days. Coordinates discharge planning with patients, families and outside agencies as necessary, through individual and family meetings, telephone contacts and interagency conferences, to provide our patients’ insurance providers with information pertaining to hospital level of care. The discharge planning interactions are documented in progress notes. Reviews/discusses discharge planning activities at team meetings, and documents these twice weekly at treatment plan updates. Attends multidisciplinary team meetings, and provides input to team members regarding psychosocial problems, overall treatment objectives, and treatment and discharge planning for each patient as reflected in written documentation. • Staff Education  Participates in educational and other activities that helps maintain clinical competency in areas of responsibility to ensure professional credentials. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Attends and participates in all mandatory in-services. Attends and participates in voluntary in-services. Assists with the unit orientation of new staff members. Maintains a record of educational activities.