Outreach Counselor

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Outreach Counselor
Mental Health Recovery Division (MHRS)
Outreach Services - Hampshire County, MA
Fulltime
Pay: $18-$20/hr (See details below)

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.

Schedules:

• Monday-Friday.
• Flexible Hours.
• May include weekend hours as needed.
• Outreach Services throughout Hampshire County, MA; Northampton, Hadley, Easthampton, and surrounding areas.

Pay Details: $18/hr base $2/hr differential for active Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification = $20/hr

Benefits / Incentives:

• Generous PTO (time-off) package.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission for eligible classes.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• And much more

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