Substance Use Disorder Counselor

DescriptionPosition at BAART ProgramsCompassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!Position Overview:Substance abuse counselors 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, counselors 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.Responsibilities:Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentRespond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaintsDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansInvolve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possibleFacilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications:Must hold an ASUDC, CASUDC, CASUDC-I, SUDC, CSUDC, CSUD-I, LMHC, CMHC, LPS, LCSW, CSW, or SSW in the state of Utah. Associates and/or bachelor’s in behavioral sciencesSatisfactory criminal background check and drug screenBenefits: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’ lifeWhat to expect from us:BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.