Counselor - Cole's Place
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Channel your passion to motivate and empower those in substance abuse recovery in the Western Massachusetts community!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor in the Cole's Placeprogram at Behavioral Health Network!

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Cole's Place program with the following:

• Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of the individuals served toward the goal of delivering high quality sound clinical treatment.
• Overseeing services provided to individuals to ensure compliance and to provide the best recovery-based environment possible.
• Documenting individual comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans.
• Providing guidance and direct counseling to individuals served.
• Facilitating diverse psycho-educational groups for the individuals served.
• Providing referrals to appropriate agencies, as needed.
• Completing documentation regarding individuals' care in a timely fashion & maintaining appropriate verbal and written communication with other staff.
• Providing transportation, crisis intervention, and emergency services, as needed.
• Following licensing, funding, safety, and maintenance concerns at all times.

Who are we?

Cole's Place is a 40-bed residential program located in Springfield, MA, for men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Our program provides up to 6 months of post-ATS treatment and recovery support for men ages 18+ with a primary alcohol or drug addiction disorder. The diverse experienced team at Cole's Place provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, therapy and psycho-educational groups, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others.

Behavioral Health Networkis a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Counselor?

• Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration for individuals served.
• 1-2 years experience in Human Services with minimum of one year experience working in substance treatment environment (required).
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• LADCI or LADCII or equivalent (preferred).
• Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems.
• Working knowledge of DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services regulations.
• Valid Driver's License (required).

How do I apply to be a Counselor?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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