The Southeast Area OnGrounds Program is seeking an experienced individual who will Serves as Substance Use/Addictions Counselor (Human Services Coordinator II) for the Southeast Area OnGrounds Residential Program. Screens and assesses person served on an ongoing basis regarding substance use/addictions issues. Serves as a member of the Program’s clinical team to provide ongoing teaching and modeling to GLE staff and provide direct interventions and supports to Persons Served with substance use/addictions issues. Provides trauma-informed, person-centered community based interventions to assigned caseload. Participates in the development of Community Service Plans (CSPs) with assigned caseload. Ensures appropriate linkage to substance use/addictions resources in the community.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The days off will be Sunday/Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):

• Functions as a Substance Use/Addictions Counselor for assigned persons within the OnGrounds Program
• Provides ongoing screening/assessments and reassessments for assigned individuals related to substance use/addictions issues, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs.
• Provides competency-based, evidence-based, and best practice interventions related to substance use/addictions issues including: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
• Develops formulations that address the level of substance use and potential risk, the current impact of substances or potentially addictive behavior, and the Persons Served readiness for change.
• Provide and/or coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based clinical, self-help and peer, medication assisted treatment, and psycho-educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues (e.g., HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C and relapse prevention.)
• Responsible for the development of a CSP for each person assigned that is completed within the 45 day time limit, and all corresponding clinical documentation
• Coordinates discharge planning for dually diagnosed or substance active persons served

Required Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of human growth and development.

Considerable knowledge of the social, emotional and experiential causes of dysfunctional behavior.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of psychosocial diagnosis.

Considerable knowledge of the casework treatment process and of interviewing techniques.

Considerable knowledge of community resources as related to implementing treatment plans.

Considerable knowledge of special treatment modalities including family therapy and group treatment, brief therapy.Ability to conceptualize and implement treatment plans as they develop from psychosocial diagnosis.

Ability to establish and sustain appropriate therapeutic relationships.

Ability to evaluate crisis situations and to respond with appropriate social work therapeutic intervention.

Ability to work collaboratively with other mental health disciplines.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written format, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in a logical sequence

Necessary for this function

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADAC) is necessary for this function. A Master's Degree in a related field and independent licensure preferred.
• Current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor vehicle operator’s license or equivalent is necessary for this function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional licensure in a human service field including but not limited to LCSW, LICSW, LMHC.
• Previous experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring disorders: substance use disorders and mental illness.
• Previous experience working with people with chronic mental illness.
• Experience working in a 24/7 residential program for adults with mental illness.
• Experience providing ongoing screening/assessments related to substance use/addictions issues, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs specifically the Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change Model, Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.
• Experience providing individual and group substance use counseling.
• Bi-Lingual

DMH Mission Statement:

On Grounds Program is part of the Taunton/Attleboro Site that transitions clients from an inpatient setting to a more independent community living setting. The Program is staffed 24 hours a day/ 7 day a week. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employees alike.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (508) 977-3383.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have (A) at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, case management or clinical/therapeutic experience (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.

Based on assignment as a Mental Health Case Manager or Forensic Transition Team Coordinator, within the Department of Mental Health, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation counseling, education or other a related field is required.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.