- Job Type:
- Full-Time, 40 hours
- License:
- LMHC, LICSW, LMFT preferred
- Location:
- Taunton, MA
- Program Type:
- Community based
- Program Name:
- PACT-Y
- Pay Range:
- $65,000 - $70,000
CCBC is hiring for an exciting new program that will provide intensive community-based services to youth, young adults and their families. PACT-Y (Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed multi-disciplinary team approach that delivers strength based, youth guided and family driven services and skilled therapeutic interventions in the home and community to support youth with serious mental health challenges. This comprehensive, person-centered approach aims to enhance family functioning, provide stabilization, foster growth and resilience, build skills and help prepare youth for the transition to adulthood.
Be a part of this innovative program that is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. CCBC and DMH will work collaboratively to meet the needs of youth and families who need a creative, flexible, dynamic team to support them in achieving their goals.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support youth in their recovery goals
- Work in partnership with the youth, family and team members to provide strength-based comprehensive assessments, treatment plans and collaborative safety plan
- Provide evaluation and treatment activities for youth struggling with substance use and mental health challenges
- Educate team members on the role of substance abuse in the family and its impact on mental health, family dynamics and desired outcomes
- Complete progress notes and required program documentation
- Participate in on-call rotation for crisis intervention
- Complete substance abuse assessments and interventions as necessary
- Full-time, 40- hour position with evening hours and weekend rotation required
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy or a related field
- License preferred (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT)
- Experience providing substance abuse counseling for youth with co-occurring disorders
- 2 years of experience working with serious mental health challenges in youth, young adults and families
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Bilingual applicants strongly encourage to apply
Apply Now - Send Resume & Cover Letter
Date posted: 2/27/2023
For more information about this position, or to send your resume:
Kate Eldridge, Program Director (keldridge@comcounseling.org)
Community Counseling of Bristol County
56 Cherry St. Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 977-8124