Are you looking for rewarding work within the mental health field? Then this opportunity is for you!
Outreach Counselors provide in-person outreach services to individuals in the community with histories of behavioral health and/or substance use disorders, helping them to connect to needed resources and to overcome barriers impacting their care!
Join the team today!
- Provides in-person, telephonic, and Telehealth care management supports to individuals served based on the collaborative spirit of the integrated health model that promotes improved health, independence, and self-sufficiency.
- Meets individuals admitted to 24-hour facilities (e.g., hospitals and substance use disorder treatment facilities) in-person or via Telehealth and maintains regular contact with them during their stay to assist with discharge planning and re-engagement with outpatient providers, community services, and social supports.
- Acts as primary “point of contact” for all individuals served on caseload, ensuring their needs are met.
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 health areas at the same time.
- 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 an Outreach Counselor for CSP?
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Community Health Worker Certification and/or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Bilingual, Spanish and English Speaking is preferred.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, experience with justice involved populations and justice entities, care management services and how to access community resources.
- 1-2 years of work experience in a related behavioral health, substance use, and/or related human services field is required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance w 540 CMR 4.00.
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.