UMass Memorial Health · 1 month ago
Counselor II, CSS, 32 Hrs, Day Shift
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.82/hr - $33.15/hrUMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts that emphasizes exceptional patient care and academic excellence. They are seeking a Counselor II to manage daily operations within a structured substance use disorder treatment program, providing support and guidance to residents while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
DiabetesEducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Primary Counselor: Serve as primary residential counselor for specified number of residents as requested by supervisor and manage all aspects of care from admission to discharge
Treatment Planning: Assess and document needs assessments, negotiate treatment plans, document progress reviews, and complete program notes as part of continuous quality management activities
Community Living: Collaborate with all treating psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, other professionals and paraprofessionals whether internal or external
Nutrition: State and understanding of the reciprocal impact that exists between substance use disorder, mental health disorders, and healthy nutrition
Medications: Monitor residents’ medication refills, documentation of medication administration and changes in medication orders, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage of medications
Groups: Lead recovery-oriented groups of a psychoeducational and process-oriented nature. Ensure implementation of proper, best-practice approaches to group development
Continuity of Care: Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and collaborate with other providers to enhance potential successful treatment episode. Provide outreach as designated to community-based residents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; preferably in the field of substance use disorder intervention and prevention, psychology, or human services
Can comply with regulations for DMH, HUD, DSAS and DPH MAP Certification
Must be able to submit to a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check) and meet and sustain agency standards for qualification
Can write behaviorally stated progress notes
The ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health, as well as other needs of consumers such as community living skills, medication education, crisis intervention, etc
Preferred
May possess certification as a alcohol and drug counselor (CADAC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, level II (LDAC II)
Bilingual preferred
Benefits
Signing bonus
Company
UMass Memorial Health
UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.7MKey Investors
Federal Emergency Management Agency
2022-12-01Grant· $4.7M
Leadership Team
Victoria L. McCandless
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, System CEO Communications Officer
Sergio Melgar
EVP & CFO
Recent News
2025-11-12
Company data provided by crunchbase