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Clinical & Support Options FOH Berkshire House Overnight Counselor in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
FOH Berkshire House Overnight Counselor, Pittsfield CSO is looking for overnight Counselors for our FOH Berkshire House program in Pittsfield. CSO\'s FOH Berkshire House in Pittsfield is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week fully supported transitional housing program. This program is peer lead and staffed with counselors and case managers. This counselor will be responsible for the care and treatment of clients, as well as specific tasks necessary to the operation of this program component. Starting salary: \$28,000-\$44,000/year. Premium shift pay for overnight shifts. As an FOH Berkshire House Counselor: You Will: - Establish a 1:1 therapeutic relationship with each program client. - Provide support and safety for clients utilizing the program. - Assist clients with activities of daily living, including self-care, cooking, recreation, and medication responsibilities according to individual treatment plans - Prepare daily evening meal for clients and staff when working the evening shift. Coordinate shift duties with other counselor working shift during meal preparation. - Participate in treatment planning and clinical referrals as part of case management duties. - Monitor clients, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed. - Participate in ongoing in-service training for the purpose of maintaining, developing, and sharing counselor skills. - Medication administration and documentation. - Occasional food shopping and purchasing of supplies when needed for daily program operations. - Present cases to insurance companies and obtain prior approvals as assigned. - Provide client transportation as needed. Your Background - Bachelor\'s/Associate\'s degree (preferred) - High School Diploma with 2 years of relevant Human Services experience - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Must possess valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation. - Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, (English/Spanish speaking.) What We Offer: Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.