Outreach Counselor

ServiceNet

Outreach Counselor

Amherst, MA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

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

    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 $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.

    Schedules:

    Tuesday- Saturday 9am-5pm

    Flexible Hours

    May include weekend hours

    Outreach Services throughout Hampshire County, MA; Amherst, Belchertown, Ware, Granby, and surrounding areas

    Want to know more about ServiceNet? https://www.servicenet.org/

    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.

  • Locations
    Amherst, MA • Greenfield, MA