Counselor, Askia (Weekend Only)

A great place to work.

Careers At The Dimock Center

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you looking for part time work during the weekends in counselor? This role may be an ideal fit for you. Perfect for candidates that may be current completing an advance degree in a human service related field.

Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor

You are a caring, hard working individual with Substance Use Disorder experience, who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence. Masters degree and license are preferred but not required.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Behavioral Health Services programs provide residential and outpatient treatment for those struggling with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. For many individuals, our programs literally save lives.

Under the direction of the Clinical Director and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, clinicians, counselors and Behavioral Health Specialists; the Social Service Worker / Counselor is responsible for providing clinical services and group sessions on weekends for patients admitted to our Askia facility, which specializes in the care of substance use patients with co-occurring diagnoses. The Counselor provides patient-centered, evidence-based treatment and supports Askia patients.

Description of Askia Academy

Askia Academy offers a structured environment that includes groups, case management services, counseling, and support reconnecting with the community. Askia is a 16-bed, level 3.1 residential rehabilitation service (RRS) with co-occurring disorders enhanced (COE) capabilities overseen by the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM). The COE designation gives Askia greater resources and capacity to serve and treat a higher level of psychiatric need in addition to serving and treating addiction recovery

PRIMARY GOALS OF ASKIA ACADEMY :

• To help strengthen recovery and prevent relapse.
• To help identify the life challenges, past and present, that can be addressed to ensure sustained recovery.
• To introduce our residents to numerous resources to help address issues such as physical health, mental health, finances, housing, employment, and relationship challenges.
• To improve long-term recovery by helping our residents to develop a continuing care plan to enable them to manage their addiction and sustain abstinence.

Essential Functions

This job operates in a clinical setting.

Physical Demands

Duties may include frequent lifting. Will require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This role is expected to work every weekend. Hours may vary though shifts typically begin at 10am until 6pm.

The salary target is $26-$31 / hr depending on licensure and experience.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Experience

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

J-18808-Ljbffr