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Job Position

Counselor

Counselor

Job ID: #297
Program: Fall River Men’s Program
Location: Fall River, MA
Posting Dates: December 17, 2015 to when position is filled

SCHEDULE:

40 hour position rotating day shifts Monday thru Friday + 1 Saturday per month

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 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

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