Mental Health Outreach Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Outreach Counselor
Mental Health Recovery Division (MHRS) - Outreach Service
Location: Hampshire County
Fulltime (See Schedules Below)
Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hr

Position Summary:
Mental Health Outreach counselors provide and assist program participants with information and strategies to reach their recovery goals. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team promoting a model of treatment and support for, resiliency, hope and recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Assist participants residing in a variety of settings to attain their individualized recovery goals and objectives.
• Work closely with the team in the development of participants treatment plans, supporting their involvement and reviewing identified goals and tasks on a weekly basis.
• Use strategies and interventions to restore and teach, as needed, daily living skills required to maintain safe housing, self-care, work, education or pre-vocational training, social relations and supports, financial stability, transportation capability, access to self-help options in the community, and medication independence.
• Provide monitoring, as needed, to promote and maintain a safe living environment in the community for assigned individuals.
• Provide transportation for participants as assigned by program supervisors.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Attend weekly team meetings and other scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Assist in MHRS residential programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Experience working with people in mental health recovery.
• Vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle record required.

Benefits / Incentives:

• Starting $18.00/hr - $2.00 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
• Paid orientation and trainings.
• Generous time-off package.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching.
• Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance.
• Advancement opportunities; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.

Schedule:

• 1553: Mon-Fri 9a-5p
• Flexible Hours
• May include weekend hours
• Outreach Services throughout Franklin County, MA; Greenfield and surrounding areas

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.