Role OverviewSubstance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the 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 the best overall outcome.
What You Will Do
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination. Facilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan. Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment. Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of individual counseling experience or a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year of experience, or an Associate’s Degree/High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population. Salary ranges from $25.20 to $28.00 an hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
- Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
- Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
Benefits
- 401K match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
- BayMark Perks Program
- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
- BayMark University Learning
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