Job Position
CounselorCounselor
Job ID: #297
Program: Fall River Men’s Program
Location: Fall River, MA
Posting Dates: December 17, 2015 to when position is filled
40 hour position rotating day shifts Monday thru Friday + 1 Saturday per month
Most Important Job Functions:
Conduct assessment interviews (diagnostic, historic, problem recognition).
Serve as focal counselor in conducting one-to-one counseling sessions.
Participates in various interdisciplinary treatment planning sessions. Revises treatment plan accordingly.
Leads or co-leads various group therapy sessions.
Provides crises counseling. Consults with other disciplines and other social service providers as necessary.
Provides after care counseling, planning etc.
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Current licensure as a LADC or License eligible
A minimum of two years related work experience providing direct services to persons in recovery, homeless, or disabled persons. Good working knowledge of computers. EOE/AA
Position requires good visual, hearing and speaking skills with or without assistive devices.
Able to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing
Respond to emergency situations appropriately
Light physical effort
Manual dexterity
Computer skills in word and excel