Mental Health Counselor - Employee Assistance Program

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

Casa's Conexiones Individualized Treatment Services is an integrated Acute Treatment Services/Clinical Stabilization Services (ATS-Detox/CSS) program that supports individuals from medically monitored withdrawal management through clinical stabilization and works to transition patients to ongoing care in the community. This model provides increased support for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who have had unsuccessful previous treatment. Staff take a personalized approach to meet each patient's needs and help them develop a treatment plan so they can thrive in the community. Conexiones is a 32-bed inpatient facility located on the campus of Tewksbury Hospital. Our care plans integrate the CSS and ATS-Detox services tailored to individual needs.
The Conexiones (ATS/CSS) includes education and counseling regarding the nature of addiction, relapse prevention, and aftercare for clients with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis issues.
integrated care team, the ATS/CSS Counselor provides services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all client services, both across Casa programs and with external providers. Acts as primary counselor and point of contact for both internal and external collaborators
Provide high-quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
Completes a needs assessment including risk and safety planning
Complete assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to make clinical recommendations regarding appropriate levels of treatment
Shares responsibility for therapeutic, educational, and other group programming
Facilitate clinical sessions, discuss relevant issues, and prepare a treatment plan in consultation with the resident
Facilitate a variety of groups ranging from relapse prevention to other evidence-based topics regarding health and wellness in recovery
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordance with agency guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance
Enter client data into paper and electronic records in a timely manner as outlined in program policies
Maintains all regulatory and licensing guidelines around clinical workflows
Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and experience in substance use treatment (required)
Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
Minimum of 5 years working in a substance use therapy program
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
Must display use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff, and regulatory agencies
Must share a customer service orientation
Knowledge of relevant community resources for continuing care/aftercare placement. Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
Long/Short-Term Disability
Paid by Company Life Insurance
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
Employee Ticket at Work (discounts for entertainment, travel, movies; the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and a booster, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers, and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io pay range for this role is:
24.52 - 25 USD per hour (Conexiones)