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: Amherst, MA
Fulltime
Schedule: Sun-Thurs 9a-5p
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: 

• Bachelor’s 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: 
Flexible Hours

• May include weekend hours
• Outreach Services throughout Frankling County, MA; Greenfield and surrounding areas