Description

In our innovative, mindfulness-based mental health program, Team Leaders work closely with colleagues to support adults who are recovering from psychiatric distress while they are living in an apartment in the Northampton community. This position offers an opportunity to engage in longer-term therapeutic work that privileges depth of connection. It requires a Master’s degree in mental health and an active contemplative practice. 30-40 hours/week, competitive pay with benefits.

Pay range & entry requirements:
• Salary commensurate with experience, with benefits
• Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent
• License, or in process
• Preferred: contemplative practice

Responsibilities

• Spending individual time with clients often in 3-hour shifts, twice a week
• Supporting 2-3 teams (including facilitating weekly team meetings)
• Communicating with family members and participating in dialogical family work
• Engaging in ongoing Windhorse training that includes Open Dialogue, Contemplative Psychology, and Polyvagal Theory
• Participating in individual weekly supervision & several group supervisions
• Attending a weekly group contemplative practice to cultivate mindfulness and compassion
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to create healthy choices in recovery

Qualifications

Curiosity, experience with people in extreme mind-states, contemplative practice, compassion, team collaboration, self-reflection, empathy, team facilitation and support, social systems awareness, precision, and timely reporting (minimal).

Benefits

Vision, 401(k), Dental, Medical