We are looking for Counselors to join our dynamic outpatient Adult Services team.
*SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000*
At West Central our mission is to _ensure access_ to advanced counseling, treatment, and support for people of all ages—_regardless of their ability to pay. _Since 1977, we have been a grassroots network of locally-focusedprofessionals dedicated to improving the lives of our clients and community. That includes therapists with a working passion-clinicians like you.
At West Central Behavioral Health, clinicians are members of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. Our organization provides office-based and telehealth therapy to clients living with severe and persistent mental health concerns. West Central Behavioral Health is the Non-Profit Community Mental Health Care provider for Sullivan and Lower Grafton Counties.
*Responsibilities:*
* Counselors work with clients to promote optimum mental health.
* Collaborate with other team members to perform clinical assessments, develop treatment plans and set goals.
* Counsel clients individually and in group sessions to assist them in overcoming dependencies, making necessary changes and adjusting to life.
* Therapists support family members in helping to understand and relate to your client.
* May participate in In-Service Activities—such as: Supervision of assigned trainees, co-therapy with Residents and disposition conferences, act as clinical supervisor for other clinical staff members as requested.
* Assist clients to gain insight— plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment to defined goals.
We train our counselors in evidence-based treatment: DBT, Trauma Therapy, etc.
Ask us about creative work schedules, full time/part time, geographic options, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Education:
* Master's degree in mental health discipline
* Eligibility for licensure in the State of New Hampshire
Experience:
* Some experience working with this population, strongly preferred.
Skills:
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Ability to learn necessary computer skills essential for electronic medical record
* Ability to maintain skill competencies in customer service, quality improvement, compliance and safety
Be a part of our team!
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!
Ask us about creative work schedules, full time/part time, geographic options, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
*Loan Repayment Program:* As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
* NH State Loan Repayment Program – NH professional license required
*Sign-on Bonus:* $10,000 bonus paid out at 20% at 2 months, 30% at 4 months and 50% at 6 months
For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to_"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” _To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,036.80 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
Work Location: In person