Counselor Location - 130 Pine St, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States Job Category - Nonprofit - Social Services, Health Care Employee Type - Full-Time Required Degree - High school Minimum Experience - 1 Year Contact information Name - Kristen Jackowski Phone - 413-439-3415 Email - Kristen.Jackowski@bhninc.org Description Are you passionate about being positive force in the lives of men recovering from substance abuse? Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor in Holyoke Transitional Support Services (TSS) program at Behavioral Health Network! Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Transitional Support Services (TSS) with the following: Providing guidance and direct counseling for individuals served. Supporting individuals\' growth, independence, and safety. Developing and facilitating treatment plans and diverse psycho-educational groups. Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, when needed. Assisting individuals with aftercare planning by providing referrals and access to appropriate agencies. Providing transportation for individuals, as needed. Completing program specific documentation such as intakes, treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, aftercare plans, discharge summaries, and counseling notes. Collaborating with the Holyoke TSS staff & outside providers to deliver high-quality, sound clinical treatment. Growing through ongoing training and firsthand experience to enhance skills and provide additional employment opportunities. Who are we? BHN Holyoke TSS (Transitional Support Services) is an all-male TSS program in Western Massachusetts. TSS offers an individualized, holistic approach to recovery through integrative treatment planning, substance use counseling, mental health and medical related goals, outcomes, and interventions. Reasons to work with BHN: Work with an agency who does amazing things for others You will be able to change a person\'s life You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available What are we looking for in a Counselor? Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration for individuals served. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required). At least 1-2 years of experience in human services (preferred). At least one year of experience working in substance treatment environment (required). Experience providing individual & group counseling (strongly preferred). Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems. Working knowledge of DPH Bureau of Substance Abuse regulations. Valid Driver\'s License & car available for work purposes (required). BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Additional Information Schedule Days - Weekdays & Weekends Schedule (Days/Time) - Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm, hours can be flexible # of Hours Per Week - 40