JOB TITLE: Certified Counselor

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

Full Time Positions available must be willing to work one weekend shift

COMPANY

Gavin Foundation is a non-profit multi-service agency providing comprehensive, community- based substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and recovery support services throughout Greater Boston. Our vast array of services include: outpatient, school based services, criminal justice, reentry programs, adolescent recovery homes, adult recovery homes and a recovery support center.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Work with a team in our ATS/CSS comprised of medical professionals, clinicians and case managers to provide support, counseling and community referrals to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This will include facilitating individual and group counseling sessions and providing aftercare case management planning services.

BENEFITS

401K, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Tuition reimbursement for job related training Workmen’s Compensation and Time off plan

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conduct bio-psychosocial assessment

* Complete intake paperwork familiarity with MA DPH EIM/ESM preferred

* Facilitating psycho-education groups

* Use of MI based counseling

* Knowledge of the 12 Steps of Recovery

* Formulate treatment plan and provide timely documentation

* Attend weekly treatment team supervision & biweekly individual supervision

* Provide crisis intervention when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

* Masters, Bachelor's, CADC, LADC I or II

* Knowledge of the ASAM criteria

* Experience with utilization review for insurance payment

* Must have effective speaking and writing skills

* Three years in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse

• Familiarity with Clinic Management Software a Plus
• Basic Computer Skills (MS Office) & the Desire/Ability to Learn New Software

Bilingual and culturally diverse individuals encouraged to apply.

GAVIN FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends only

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a pre-employment drug test?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• EHR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• MAT: 2 years (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse WORKED: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CADC, LADC I or II (Preferred)

Work Location: In person