Counselor-Case Manager
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Apply your experience working with individuals on the road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at BHN!

Become a part of our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor-Case Manager at the Unity Place program in Greenfield, MA!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Unity Place program with the following:

• Providing care with respect, sensitivity, and in a manner that preserves and protects client autonomy, dignity, and rights of individuals served.
• Using a diverse knowledge of biopsychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and aftercare planning dimensions of alcoholism and addiction.
• Assessing the range of addiction and dual-diagnosis of individuals served.
• Recognizing special needs of individuals served and adapting treatment plans accordingly.
• Providing thorough and complete assessments for individuals served, focusing on the extent to which alcohol or drug use has interfered with individuals' served functioning.
• Facilitating both group and individual sessions.
• Coordinating referrals for ongoing treatment with agencies and services, including MOUD.
• Providing resources and information on topics such as alcohol use, drug use, harm reduction, and mental illness.
• Completing clinical documentation including IAPs, comprehensive assessments, group notes, individual counseling notes, and after care plans.
• Providing transportation to appointments for individuals, as needed.
• Maintaining a caseload.

Who are we?

Behavioral Health Network's Unity Place, a 40-bed program in Greenfield, MA, provides residentialrehabilitation services to individuals who are struggling with addiction and mental illness. At Unity Place, staff empower those we serve to be in the 'driver's seat' of their lives, and to clearly define their needs, wants, hopes and dreams. The pursuit of our individuals' development of autonomy, self-esteem, and involvement in their own care is highly supported and encouraged.

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?

• Bachelor's degree in related field (required); and/or CAC/CADAC, or LADC.
• At least two years of experience in substance abuse or behavioral health counseling (required).
• Experience providing case management and/or counseling services as part of a clinical team to patients in a treatment setting (preferred).
• Ability to understand, empathize, and work with an addicted, dually diagnosed and/or MOUD population.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a trauma-informed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assist individuals served with treatment planning in a sensitive and therapeutic manner.
• Demonstrated skills in assessing the range of addiction and dual diagnosis, recognizing special needs and adjusting treatment approaches accordingly.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules:

Full Time: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm

Pay Rate:

$22.00/hr

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