Outreach Counselor Jobs

Mental Health Recovery Division (MHRS).
Outreach Service - Hampshire County, MA.
Fulltime / Part-time.
$17.00-$18.00/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:

• Attend weekly team meetings and other scheduled meetings and trainings.
• 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.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• 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.
• Assist in MHRS residential programs as needed.
• 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.
• Assist participants residing in a variety of settings to attain their individualized recovery goals and objectives.

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Qualifications:

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

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Benefits / Incentives:

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• Advancement opportunities; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.
• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching.
• Paid orientation and trainings.
• Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance.
• Generous time-off package.
• Starting $17.00/hr - $1.00 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.

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Schedules:

• Monday-Friday.
• Outreach Services throughout Hampshire County, MA; Northampton, Hadley, Easthampton, and surrounding areas.
• May include weekend hours.
• Flexible Hours.

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