Casa Esperanza
Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.
About the role The Conexiones (ATS/CSS) includes education and counseling regarding the nature of addiction, relapse prevention, and aftercare for clients with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis issues.
As part of the Casa Esperanza, Inc. integrated care team, the ATS/CSS Counselor provides services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all client services, both across Casa programs and with external providers. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care; follow-up and assignments and ensure wrap-around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Greet new clients and create a welcome, comfortable atmosphere for them
Establishes orientation, session and follow up appointments with patient
Acts as primary counselor and point of contact for both internal and external collaborators
Provide high quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
Completes a needs assessment including risk and safety planning
Ensures evidence-based practices are appropriate per patient diagnosis and assessed needs
Maintains and adheres to all confidentiality and HIPAA 42 CFR laws
Communicates professionally and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client care, both verbally and in written formats
Complete assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to make clinical recommendations regarding appropriate levels of treatment
Conduct substance use screening and overdose assessment
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the condition of the client.
Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of the client
Shares responsibility for therapeutic, educational, and other group programming
Facilitate clinical sessions, discuss relevant issues, and prepare a treatment plan in consultation with the resident
Facilitate a variety of groups ranging from relapse prevention to other evidence-based topics regarding health and wellness in recovery
Participates in care management for patient needs, including case management and referral services
Provides client education around symptom management in an individual and group setting
Completes intake enrollment as needed
Counsels clients individually and/or in family and in group sessions to assist clients in achieving treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordance with agency guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance
Enter client data into paper and electronic records in a timely manner as outlined in program policies
Maintains all regulatory and licensing guidelines around clinical workflows
Manages client crises and de-escalation techniques in a holistic, trauma-informed approach
Respond promptly to client needs
Completes extension authorizations and clinical reviews with insurance and payers
Complete discharge notes and client disenrollment forms to close cases upon client discharge
Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings
Acts as liaison and advocate for patient needs
Maintains milieu management and comprehensive clinical interventions in crisis response.
All other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and experience in substance use treatment (required)
CAC, CADC, LADC, or LADC-II (required)
Minimum of 5 years working in a substance use therapy program
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner and an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting
Have a sense of compassion, patience, and empathy
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
Must display use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff, and regulatory agencies
Must share a customer service orientation
Manages difficult or emotional client situations
Responds promptly to client needs
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
Knowledge of relevant community resources for continuing care/aftercare placement. Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining
What we offer:
Compensation: $24.52/hour
Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year 2, 23 days at year 5
Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
Long/ShortTerm Disability
Paid by Company Life Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
Educational Opportunities
Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)
Increased Salary for Credentials
and more....
Physical & Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers, and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@casaesperanza.org.
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About the role The Conexiones (ATS/CSS) includes education and counseling regarding the nature of addiction, relapse prevention, and aftercare for clients with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis issues.
As part of the Casa Esperanza, Inc. integrated care team, the ATS/CSS Counselor provides services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all client services, both across Casa programs and with external providers. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care; follow-up and assignments and ensure wrap-around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Greet new clients and create a welcome, comfortable atmosphere for them
Establishes orientation, session and follow up appointments with patient
Acts as primary counselor and point of contact for both internal and external collaborators
Provide high quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
Completes a needs assessment including risk and safety planning
Ensures evidence-based practices are appropriate per patient diagnosis and assessed needs
Maintains and adheres to all confidentiality and HIPAA 42 CFR laws
Communicates professionally and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client care, both verbally and in written formats
Complete assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to make clinical recommendations regarding appropriate levels of treatment
Conduct substance use screening and overdose assessment
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the condition of the client.
Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of the client
Shares responsibility for therapeutic, educational, and other group programming
Facilitate clinical sessions, discuss relevant issues, and prepare a treatment plan in consultation with the resident
Facilitate a variety of groups ranging from relapse prevention to other evidence-based topics regarding health and wellness in recovery
Participates in care management for patient needs, including case management and referral services
Provides client education around symptom management in an individual and group setting
Completes intake enrollment as needed
Counsels clients individually and/or in family and in group sessions to assist clients in achieving treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordance with agency guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance
Enter client data into paper and electronic records in a timely manner as outlined in program policies
Maintains all regulatory and licensing guidelines around clinical workflows
Manages client crises and de-escalation techniques in a holistic, trauma-informed approach
Respond promptly to client needs
Completes extension authorizations and clinical reviews with insurance and payers
Complete discharge notes and client disenrollment forms to close cases upon client discharge
Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings
Acts as liaison and advocate for patient needs
Maintains milieu management and comprehensive clinical interventions in crisis response.
All other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and experience in substance use treatment (required)
CAC, CADC, LADC, or LADC-II (required)
Minimum of 5 years working in a substance use therapy program
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner and an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting
Have a sense of compassion, patience, and empathy
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
Must display use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff, and regulatory agencies
Must share a customer service orientation
Manages difficult or emotional client situations
Responds promptly to client needs
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
Knowledge of relevant community resources for continuing care/aftercare placement. Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining
What we offer:
Compensation: $24.52/hour
Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year 2, 23 days at year 5
Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
Long/ShortTerm Disability
Paid by Company Life Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
Educational Opportunities
Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)
Increased Salary for Credentials
and more....
Physical & Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers, and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@casaesperanza.org.
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