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Bay Cove Human Services

Community Mental Health Counselor

Bay Cove Human Services, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Summary Improving the quality of the lives of individuals and their families who face the challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness, and drug and alcohol addiction. We will accomplish this mission by providing effective and compassionate services and through advocacy and leadership.

This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions

Facilitate work unit.

Provide job coaching.

Facilitate discussion groups, and outings.

Function as advisor to members.

Provide supportive and crisis counseling.

Work with club members on developing personal goals.

Work side by side with club members in work units.

Train club members in the use of unit equipment.

Assist club members to negotiate Social Security entitlements.

Acts as an advisor to club members.

Complete rehabilitation plans for assigned club members.

Maintain contact with members, providers.

Write progress notes and incident reports.

Provide outreach services to club members.

Complete outreach log for DMH Contracting Reports.

Assist with maintenance of physical plant.

Drive agency van when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services, and at least one year’s experience working with adults with psychiatric disabilities. Bachelor’s degree may be waived by two additional years of experience.

Ability to relate to individuals who possess a wide range of abilities and skills.

Ability to relate to groups of all sizes.

Ability to relate to a diverse membership in a manner that respects individuals’ human dignity.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Strong team player.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities, and good judgment.

Computer Skills.

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

An acceptable CORI.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Personal Characteristics Ability to engage effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences.

Physical Requirements Be able to lift 40 pounds.

Pay Range: $24.40 to $25.32/hour

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Mental Health Care

Non-profit Organizations

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

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