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Victory Programs, Inc. is Hiring a Substance Use Counselor Near Dorchester, MA

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for the delivery of substance abuse rehabilitation and clinical counseling services to the clients of Shepherd House.
In this women's residential treatment program, the job responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:
  • Provide individual counseling/case management sessions totaling 1 hour per week with a minimum case load of 8 clients on a weekly basis, throughout their stay at Shepherd House.
  • Maintain effective documentation and record keeping systems, including but not limited to: bio-psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, re-assessment; progress notes; case management; consent forms; data collection and aftercare planning;
  • Maintain current working knowledge of referral sources such as housing, medical, outpatient counseling, dental, legal, AIDS client services, self help groups, etc.
  • Develop, implement, and facilitate and/or co-facilitate a minimum of 4 client groups per week and complete required documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with the treatment team and any other individuals or agencies involved in the client’s treatment.
  • Provide milieu coverage as needed, including: monitoring and assessing the integrity of the program’s therapeutic milieu; empowering clients to act in accordance with the guidelines of the program; assisting clients in self-administration of medications; conducting controlled substance counts; answering phones and the front door.
Qualifications:
Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of work experience in the field of substance use, HIV and/or mental health; Or a certificate from a recognized counseling program or course of instruction; Or, 3 years’ relevant work experience in the field of substance use, HIV, and/or mental health
  • Knowledge of group facilitation skills or a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a treatment team.
  • Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to relate to clients in an instructive, supportive, and compassionate manner.
  • Current TB assessment and current CPR certification.
*** Victory Programsrequires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
Days and Schedules :
  • Full Time (40 hours) (Tuesday - Saturday) Saturday and Tuesday 12 p.m-8 , Wednesday ,Thursday and Friday 3p.m-11p.m .
Rate: $23.56/hour
**** Bilingual Hiring Bonus***
Victory Programs has helped individuals and families in crisis for 45 years. Thousands turn to us yearly for shelter, sustenance, recovery, care, and professional, compassionate support. Most struggle with homelessness, substance use and mental health, and many live with HIV/AIDS. Our team of more than 200 staff across 19 programs works with people to develop and execute creative, safe solutions to the very real challenges our clients face.
Shepherd House isa 4-8 month residential treatment program for 32 women with substance use disorders in Dorchester providing a bridge between treatment and re-integration into community living.
Our benefit program includes a 75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution, 100% employer paid disability and life insurances, 19 days of earned time in your first year, sick time, personal days, tuition remission, and a retirement savings opportunity.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Civic & Environmental Advocacy

SALARY

$64k-81k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/20/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/18/2024

WEBSITE

vpi.org

HEADQUARTERS

DORCHESTER, MA

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1975

TYPE

Private

CEO

ANNE PINKHAM

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

INDUSTRY

Civic & Environmental Advocacy

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