Mental Health Counselor Day/Evening Shift

Mix of day, evening and weekend Shifts

The Counselor will provide a range of cognitive and motivational services to individuals referred to substance use residential services at Advocates , in order to promote successful reintegration into community living.

We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Blended Shift

Clinical services which may include treatment adherence monitoring, referrals to other services and levels of care (including detox, inpatient and residential care), health insurance application assistance, transportation, and communication with probation and the courts.

Manage risk for all assigned clients as clinically indicated in collaboration with treatment team recommendations.

Facilitate weekly groups to help develop and apply recovery skills.

Provide discharge-planning coordination.

Attend and actively participate in all required meetings including Site Coordinating Committee meetings and Technical Assistance meetings.

Attend and actively participate in all training courses and activities as required, to include BSAS and treatment trainings.

Demonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff and those seeking services to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and superior customer service.

Provide linkages to on-going substance abuse, mental health & medical treatment as indicated.

Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or a closely related field.

Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.

Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations

Must have valid driver’s license and access to insured auto.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.