Residential Certified Counselor (54451)

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 20 - 31

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

When an adolescent is struggling one steady skilled adult can change everything.

YSS is seeking an approachable empathetic knowledgeable full-time Residential Certified Counselor to work in our adolescent residential addiction treatment facility in Ames.

The Residential Certified Counselor provides individual family and group counseling to adolescents and their families through a variety of therapeutic modalities in order to alleviate identified substance use mental health and behavioral problems. This position along with other members of the residential team provides coordination to assist and strengthen the adolescents skills to transition back into their home and community.

What Youll Do...

Providing individual family and group counseling; skill development; and crisis intervention to adolescents and their families.
Completing all appropriate documentation in a timely and complete manner. Files will be in compliance with the standards of the appropriate third party payers.
Complyingwith quality assurance and utilization policies and procedures of YSS.
Keepinga current weekly work schedule of counseling and group sessions meetings and office hours.
Managing confidential information and paperwork with care and discretion.
Maintainingethics and expectations of the counselors certification and of YSS.
Communicatingand collaboratingeffectively with coworkers adolescents families and other entities involved.

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

What We Provide...

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:

Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits.
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
Generous Paid Time off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
403(b) retirement offerings

If this sounds like work youd be proud to doand a team youd want to grow withwed love to hear from you. Lets do meaningful work together.

Qualifications

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in social work or related human services field.
- Experience may be substituted for degree.
Temporary Certification by the Iowa Board for Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is required.
- A full CADC is required within 6 months.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Two years of full time experience in the delivery of substance use services to adolescents in a public or private organization.
Clientfocused and able to collaborate communicate and coordinate with others.
Is an active patient listener.
Usescritical thinking skills to problems solve.
Ability to manage resources effectively.

The IDEAL candidate:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

Who You Are...

Youre a compassionate steady counselor who builds trust with adolescents and families while delivering ethical evidence-based care. You collaborate well handle crisis with calm confidence and stay organized so the focus stays on recovery and successful transitions home.

We Celebrate Your Story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

Who We Are...

Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

DescriptionWhen an adolescent is struggling one steady skilled adult can change everything.YSS is seeking an approachable empathetic knowledgeable full-time Residential Certified Counselor to work in our adolescent residential addiction treatment facility in Ames.The Residential Certified Counselor ...