Job: Direct Care Counselor - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC)

Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202

Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website:briencenter.org

Company Description:

The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.

Job Title:
Direct Care Counselor - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC)
Salary Range:	Location:
	Pittsfield
Job Type:	Category:
Full / Part Time	Human Services
Education Level:	Work Experience:

Description:
All days and shifts available! Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts!! General Description To Provide milieu support to individuals admitted to the Adult CCS. Essential Job Functions Teach ADL skills including budgeting, menu planning, cooking, shopping, doctor appointments, housing, cleaning and leisure activities in-group and individual settings Provide transportation for individuals Participate in all relevant staff meetings, treatment team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings Keep supervisor well informed and update collateral services when needed Report any incidents, accidents, injuries or medication errors to your supervisor according to agency policy Assist with the development, implementation and facilitation of peer run groups Assist with the scheduling, implementation and facilitation of peer run activities Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required Peer certified and/or recovery coach preferred, 2 or 4-year degree in related field preferred Relevant experience preferred, will train CPR Certified, or obtain CPR certification within first 3 months of employment Able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information Check and RMV check Drivers License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business Skills: Ability to write clear concise reports incorporating observations of individuals’ behavior Proficient knowledge of computers Working Conditions: Work at residential site Able to work or travel inside and outside as needed in varying weather conditions Physical Requirements and Conditions Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Lifting Maximums: weight of grocery bags and/or laundry baskets Push, pull, stand, reach overhead and twist Able to bend at the knees, waist and lower self to the ground or floor without assistance Able to physically climb and descend stairs without assistance Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions