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Outreach Counselor

1 month ago

Northampton, United States ServiceNet Full time
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
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:
  • 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:
  • Bachelor's 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 $17.00/hr - $1.00 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.
Schedules:
  • (Schedule 1) Monday- Friday: 9am-5pm (40 hrs)
  • (Schedule 2) Tuesday-Saturday: 9am- 5pm (40 Hours)
  • Flexible Hours.
  • May include weekend hours.
  • Outreach Services throughout Hampshire County, MA; Northampton, Hadley, Easthampton, and surrounding areas.


Want to know more about ServiceNet?

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Grounded in research and fueled by compassion and creativity, we meet people where they are and provide the highest quality services to address their needs. At ServiceNet, we work with people who are living with mental illness, developmental disability or autism, brain injury, substance use or addiction issues, or the hardship of homelessness.

Whether you are someone who provides direct care, or you work behind the scenes to support those who do, at ServiceNet you will be part of a diverse team that is making a powerful difference in people's lives

ServiceNet employs more than 1,500 people in our diverse network of mental health and human service programs throughout western Massachusetts - from professional therapists who offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies in our behavioral health centers, to direct care staff in our group homes and enrichment centers, to the vocational specialists at our working farm in Hatfield.

And we have a variety of interesting, challenging positions available. We hope you will apply

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