Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor -- Harm Reduction Center

Job Description

Job Description

• Work Schedule: This position may be available as either a full-time or part-time role. Full-time schedules may consist of five days per week at the primary site or three days per week at the Harm Reduction Center site and two days per week at VICTA's flagship site. Part-time schedules will consist of three days per week at the Harm Reduction Center. The specific schedule and work location will be determined based on the candidate's preference and organizational needs.
• Candidates must be license-eligible in Rhode Island or preferably already hold an unrestricted LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMHA-a, LMFT, LMFT-a or comparable licensure.
• Offer a range of supportive and therapeutic services to people who are actively using substances, people using the PW/R Drop-In Center, and/or people accessing the Overdose Protection Center, including but not limited to the following:
• • Engage persons served in therapeutic interactions to build trusting relationships.
  • Provide client-centered, harm reduction-oriented crisis intervention, individual counseling, and on-demand clinical services.
  • Support individuals in initiating and maintaining changes based on individual goals and empower clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
  • Offer group-level interventions with clients by providing a safe space for individuals to share and reflect with their peers, on topics related to their substance use practices and experiences.
• Intakes and reassessments with clients who choose to engage in treatment including, but not limited to, medication for Opioid Use Disorder.
• Help persons served to define individual goals for reducing substance-related harms, engaging in treatment services, improving overall wellness, and personalizing recovery plans.
• Make referrals as needed to medical care, case management, housing services, food pantry, benefits, emergency needs, higher levels of care, and other services based on their individual goals.
• Provide relevant, accurate, and appropriate risk reduction information via counseling, distributing literature, safer use and safer sex supplies, and educating individuals on how supplies may be used to reduce risks.
• Guide persons served to develop an understanding of their relationship with substances and explore alternative and/or supplemental skills for managing emotions, stressors, relationships, and other needs.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary care team and with partners at Project Weber/RENEW to coordinate and deliver comprehensive supports based on the individual goals and treatment plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and persons served.
• Complete documentation by end of work shift and maintain records that are comprehensive, complete, and well organized.
• Participates in community relations activities, including public education.
• Participates in or helps schedule and attend trainings and other educational events;
• Completes tasks and adheres to policy and procedure to ensure the site meets State Regulations and CARF Standards.
• Supervision of staff members as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

VICTA is a one-stop shop for comprehensive care in an outpatient clinic setting. A continuum of substance use, mental health, and medical treatment services is offered in our therapeutic environment. These services are designed and implemented on an individualized basis to support the recovery, health, and overall wellbeing of all persons served. We believe that an integrated approach to treatment is the most effective way to enhance the quality of life of the person(s) served, to reduce symptoms and build resilience, to restore and/or improve functioning, and to support our community members in achieving their full potential.

Company Description

VICTA is a one-stop shop for comprehensive care in an outpatient clinic setting. A continuum of substance use, mental health, and medical treatment services is offered in our therapeutic environment. These services are designed and implemented on an individualized basis to support the recovery, health, and overall wellbeing of all persons served. We believe that an integrated approach to treatment is the most effective way to enhance the quality of life of the person(s) served, to reduce symptoms and build resilience, to restore and/or improve functioning, and to support our community members in achieving their full potential.