Counselor-CSS
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state we are currently seeking a Counselor to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful Impact Provide direct counseling and crisis stabilization support that helps individuals navigate challenges and build toward recovery
- Dynamic Hands-On Role Engage in intakes discharges individual and group counseling crisis and aftercare planning and behavioral interventions each shift
- Supportive Team Culture Join a team guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more
- Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience
What You Will Do:
- Implement appropriate treatment/referral responses based on clinical assessment using the least restrictive alternatives
- Identify and communicate the needs of individuals served including mental status social functioning and level of risk contributing to tools such as the IAP comprehensive assessment Safety Plan and Arizona Matrix
- Interact with significant others and area providers to develop a comprehensive understanding of individuals situations
- Complete clear timely documentation including intake packets collateral DAP progress notes aftercare plans and discharge summaries
- Facilitate activity and psycho-educational groups for individuals served each shift
- Provide staffing coverage according to minimum safety standards including hourly safety checks
- Consult with and inform the supervisor regarding behavioral challenges treatment safety and discharge planning
- Maintain the site in an orderly clean and safe manner and complete administrative paperwork including EVs MABHA updates and program logs
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience in a behavioral health setting
- One year of experience in the Human Service field preferably behavioral health
- Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred
- Highly motivated to work with the behavioral health population
- Strong organizational interviewing observation and documentation skills
- Able to establish rapport with individuals families and collateral providers
- Strong team player with excellent follow-through on assigned tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
We Hire for HEART! Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your compassion and dedication to a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters wed love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $21.50-$24.00/hr
About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.
