Assistant Counselor- full-time, day/evening 40hrs/wk

Assistant Counselor- full-time, 40hrs/wk day/evening shift, every other weekend required (11p-7:30p)

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Nearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up—one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks—caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world-class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide — when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston’s most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci® Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits:

• 100% employer paid defined benefit retirement plan
• Lowest cost health insurance, high quality BCBS
• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Counselor, the Assistant Counselor performs a variety of duties related to the clinical care of substance abuse patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology or related Human Service Area is preferred
• 2 years of experience in substance abuse field/clinical setting. Group experience preferred.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Knowledge of addiction, chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, mental health, psychiatric diagnosis and the recovery process.
• Competence in practice of clinical skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of the DSM-IV Diagnostic system.
• Computer skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Certification/Licensure:

• Prefer CADAC/CAS/CAC/CRC.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs individual counseling, group counseling, psychoeducational groups, and case management.
• Provides support to clients/families via family sessions and brief counseling, education, and coordination of comprehensive aftercare plans.

• Assures that a client's substance abuse disorder is assessed in an integrated Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural-Spiritual-Environmental context.

• Must be able to collaborate and communicate with referring agencies, such as EAP professionals, private practitioners, probation officers, halfway house staff, primary care doctors, community mental health agencies, etc.
• Consult with other disciplines throughout the hospital regarding clinical issues.
• Notify the referring professional or agency of patient/client’s participation in progress in treatment.
• Maintains standards of clinical record keeping:
  • Documentation of biopsychosocial assessments, daily contacts, treatment planning, and discharge planning

• Seeks out feedback from treatment team and peers regarding role functions.
• Actively utilizes supervision to further enhance clinical skills and performance.
• Serves as resource to the interdisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, residents, peers, etc.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.