Mental Health Outreach Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Outreach Counselor

Mental Health Recovery Division (MHRS) - Outreach Service

Location : Amherst, MA

Fulltime

Schedule : Sun-Thurs 9a-5p

Pay Rate : $18.00-$20.00 / hr

Position Summary :

Mental Health Outreach counselors provide and assist program participants with information and strategies to reach their recovery goals. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team promoting a model of treatment and support for, resiliency, hope and recovery.

Responsibilities :

• Assist participants residing in a variety of settings to attain their individualized recovery goals and objectives.
• Work closely with the team in the development of participants treatment plans, supporting their involvement and reviewing identified goals and tasks on a weekly basis.
• Use strategies and interventions to restore and teach, as needed, daily living skills required to maintain safe housing, self-care, work, education or pre-vocational training, social relations and supports, financial stability, transportation capability, access to self-help options in the community, and medication independence.
• Provide monitoring, as needed, to promote and maintain a safe living environment in the community for assigned individuals.
• Provide transportation for participants as assigned by program supervisors.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Attend weekly team meetings and other scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Assist in MHRS residential programs as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Experience working with people in mental health recovery.
• Vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle record required.

Benefits / Incentives :

• Starting $18.00 / hr - $2.00 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
• Paid orientation and trainings.
• Generous time-off package.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching.
• Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance.
• Advancement opportunities; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.

Schedule :

• 1544 : Mon-Fri 9a-5p, 1550 : Sun-Thurs 9a-5p
• Flexible Hours
• May include weekend hours
• Outreach Services throughout Frankling County, MA; Greenfield and surrounding areas