BA Counselor - CTSS presso Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

About the Role:

The BA Counselor plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to individuals facing challenges related to substance use and mental health. This position focuses on developing personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client, ensuring they receive the appropriate resources and interventions. The counselor will work collaboratively with clients to foster a safe and supportive environment, promoting recovery and personal growth. The BA Counselor will provide initial and ongoing client screening and assessment, facilitate individual and group treatment focused on skills development, and complete documentation in accordance with individual treatment plan, operating procedures, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.  They will provide resource information, coordinate care and support needs or refer for other services as required. The BA Counselor will ensure participant engagement, provide program outreach, and transportation for program participants as requested. Additionally, the BA Counselor will engage with community resources and support networks to enhance the overall well-being of clients. Ultimately, the goal of this role is to empower individuals to achieve their recovery goals and improve their quality of life.

Qualifications

BA degree with 5 years experience as a BA mental health practitioner OR BA with 6,000 hours of clinically-supervised practice OR BA and leadership role in a best-practice or similar service model OR no BA but 10 years relevant experience OR TCM Exemption for services provided to non-English speaking clients. 

Minimum of 2 years experience in social service or mental health/public health field and supervised by a licensed Mental Health Professional required.  Experience with family outreach, support and counseling youth groups.  Must have training in working with children or adults. 

About Company

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/  

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). 
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings. 

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.