Family Counselor

Schedule: Full-time Sundays-Thursdays, fixed schedule that includes both first and second shifts based on program and staffing needs

Scope of Position:

Responsible for developing and maintaining responsive relationships with residents and the family members or other significant supportive adults they identify. Helps residents and their supports participate in treatment as appropriate, set and pursue individual family goals, and prepare for ongoing recovery support after discharge. The specialist coordinates family engagement with the treatment team and community partners, maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality, and performs all responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable licensing, regulatory, and funding requirements.

Primary Services:

• Work with each resident and the treatment team to identify parents, relatives, significant adult mentors, or other supportive adults whom the resident wishes to involve, including those who may support the resident after discharge.
• Build and maintain culturally and linguistically responsive contact with identified supports, respecting the resident’s preferences, consent, privacy, and treatment goals.
• Initiate weekly telephone check-ins with identified supports during a resident’s first month in treatment, when authorized and appropriate.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing family engagement tailored to each resident, at least every two weeks.
• Assist residents and their supports in identifying individual family goals, strengthening communication, addressing barriers to engagement, and tracking progress toward those goals.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, identified supports, and community partners to connect families with resources and prepare supports to assist with the resident’s aftercare and ongoing recovery support plan.
• Document family contacts, meetings, goals, participation, and follow-up accurately and promptly in accordance with program requirements.
• Communicate relevant family engagement needs and concerns to the Clinical Director, Program Director, and treatment team.
• Oversee weekly visitations between residents and their supports.
• Ensure compliance with the appropriate licensing and quality improvement systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a weekly process group as assigned and within the scope of the position.
• Complete accurate, timely, objective, and professional documentation, including shift log entries, incident documentation, and other required records.
• Facilitate urine toxicology tests in accordance with program policy.
• Monitor medication administration in accordance with program policy.
• Participate in required individual and group supervision, staff meetings, case reviews, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as necessary and immediately communicate safety concerns to appropriate supervisory or clinical staff.
• Promote and protect residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality and maintain all protected information in accordance with agency policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the residence and provide oversight and direction to residents regarding assigned household responsibilities.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Recovery Specialists, supervisors, clinical staff, and other members of the treatment team to support continuity of care.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification and complete annual TB screening as required.
• Attend trainings as required and requested by the Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Two years of experience in substance use disorder treatment required. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred; or a combination of education and actively working toward LADC licensure. Experience engaging families and supportive adults, facilitating meetings, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams preferred. Must demonstrate effective communication, culturally responsive practice, appropriate professional boundaries, sound judgment regarding confidentiality and consent, and the ability to support young adults with substance use and behavioral health needs.

About Megan's House:

Megan’s House is a residential substance use disorder treatment program serving young adult women. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of each resident through evidence-based, person-centered treatment that promotes dignity, self-respect, empowerment, and long-term recovery. Our team works collaboratively to provide a supportive, structured, and compassionate environment while recognizing and responding to each resident’s individual needs. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes wellness, personal growth, accountability, and success.

We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women in recovery.

Pay: $26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• substance use disorder treatment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• LADC II (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lowell, MA 01854 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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