Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services
Boston, MA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor will assist patients through medically assisting programs and offer techniques for handling opioid addiction. They will conduct group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.

What You Will Do

Conduct individual and group counseling sessions, coordinate patient care, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, and develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a CADC or be working towards one, previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals, and a positive, non-judgmental attitude towards patients.

Requirements

  • CADC or working towards CADC
  • Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
  • Positive, non-judgmental attitude towards patients
  • Understanding of EMR system
  • Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

  • 401K match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Sick Time
  • Employee Referral Program
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