Compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor Needed!
Position Overview Substance use counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome. Responsibilities: Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of CounselingProvide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessmentConducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determinationDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansFacilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planEnsures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinicsOther related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications: Preferred License: Current addiction/substance abuse certification, CAC I, CACII, or higher certification.Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient populationAbility to Counsel 50-60 Patients with documentation each monthSatisfactory criminal background check & drug screen Benefits:Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time off and paid holidaysExcellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career pathRewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life What to expect from us: MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.