Full Time Substance Use Counselor

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Position Overview:Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.Responsibilities: Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determinationFacilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planProvide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Involve families and significant others in patients recovery process whenever possibleDevelops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projectsRespond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork.Other related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications:Minimum HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelors or Masters in Related Field preferred.Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.LADC, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC highly desirable.Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population.Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.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 lifeCOVID-19 considerations:Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City.What to expect from us:Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services, isa progressive substance abuse 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 veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.PI7749270739ee-36310-35560267

Created: 2024-11-05