City of Boston

Substance Abuse Counselor - South Boston

City of Boston  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

  • Complete intake assessments and enrollment for new clients
  • Refer clients for services identified in needs assessment and assist in providing wraparound services for clients
  • Facilitate clients' increased access to specialized care including early intervention, primary care amend mental health services.
  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups
  • Meets individually with clients for substance use counseling and treatment planning
  • Works directly with program and clinical staff to collaborate on treatment needs of clients
  • Completes paperwork and documentation as required for compliance and billing
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external providers of services
  • Provides administrative support to the Director of Outpatient Services
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or social services field
  • LADAC I/II or CADAC, or eligibility strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the deliverance of services to individuals with substance use disorders Strong working and conceptual understanding of substance use disorders; etiology and treatment continuum Experience with individual and group treatment of individuals with substance use disorders
  • Knowledge of area resources and systems
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to support team members
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience in working with culturally and racially diverse groups
  • Bilingual/bicultural skills in English/Spanish strongly preferred
City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
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