Counselor

About the Company

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions through comprehensive, integrated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and needs assessments
• Utilize ASAM criteria to make clinical recommendations for treatment levels
• Conduct substance use screening and overdose assessments
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapeutic sessions
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans
• Manage client crises and de-escalation using trauma-informed approaches
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic records
• Coordinate care with internal and external collaborators
• Complete discharge notes and clinical reviews with insurance payers

Requirements

• Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field
• CAC, CADC, LADC, or LADC-II certification
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a substance use therapy program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting with empathy and compassion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency

Benefits

• Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long/Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition Remission and Educational Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities