What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor (Per-Diem) position at Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)?
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and a Certified Great Place to Work. If you are a compassionate and motivated professional eager to support adults with mental health needs, we invite you to join our team. At our Respite Unit in Westfield, MA, you’ll play a vital role in providing care and comfort in a safe and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Counselor in the Respite Unit, you will work directly with adults experiencing mental health challenges, providing one-on-one counseling, needs assessments, and group activities. You will also collaborate with family members and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans that help individuals achieve their goals.
Scheduled: varies will most likely be 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm
Pay: $21.50/hr. with differential $1.00/hr. after 4pm and weekends $5/hr.
Key Responsibilities
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
What You’ll Do
As a Counselor in the Respite Unit, you will work directly with adults experiencing mental health challenges, providing one-on-one counseling, needs assessments, and group activities. You will also collaborate with family members and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans that help individuals achieve their goals.
Scheduled: varies will most likely be 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm
Pay: $21.50/hr. with differential $1.00/hr. after 4pm and weekends $5/hr.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews, observations, and mental status exams to inform treatment plans
- Provide individualized counseling services and facilitate group activities
- Collaborate with families, service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Participate in regular supervision and training to enhance your professional skills
- Professional Growth: Training and supervision to support your learning and career development
- Supportive Environment: Work as part of a dedicated and compassionate team
- Diverse Workplace: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
- Impactful Role: Help individuals achieve mental health goals in a safe and supportive setting
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Two years of experience in a human services field or equivalent experience with a psychiatric population (required)
- MAP Certification (preferred)
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, observational, and documentation skills
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $5 - $22