Counselor

New Bedford Women’s Program

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND LETTER OF INTENT TO HUMAN RESOURCES

MOST IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

q  Conduct assessment interviews (diagnostic, historic, problem recognition).

q  Serve as focal counselor in conducting one-to-one counseling sessions.

q  Participates in various interdisciplinary treatment planning sessions. Revises treatment plan accordingly.

q  Leads or co-leads various group therapy sessions.

q  Provides crisis counseling. Consults with other disciplines and other social service providers as necessary.

q  Provides after care counseling, planning etc.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

q  Position requires good visual, hearing and speaking skills with or without assistive devices.

q  Able to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing

q  Respond to emergency situations appropriately

q  Light physical effort

q  Manual dexterity

q  Computer skills in word and excel

EDUCATION:

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.

Current licensure as a LADC or License eligible preferred

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years related work experience providing direct services to persons in recovery, homeless, or disabled persons.

Good working knowledge of computers.

EOE/AA

CONTACT: Elizabeth Symynkywicz

Human Resource Manager

Administration Department

466 North Main Street

Fall River, MA 02720

Telephone: (508) 674-2788 Extension 205

Facsimile: (508) 674-2780

Email: esymynkywicz@steppingstoneinc.org