Substance Abuse Counselor

Description Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!Position Overview:Substance use counselor will be in charge of 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, 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.Responsibilities:Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determinationFacilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentInvolve families and significant others in patient's recovery process whenever possibleRespond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaintsDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansOther related duties as determined by the supervisorQualifications: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experienceMaster's Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experienceAssociate'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 IIPrevious experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient populationSatisfactory criminal background check and drug screenSalary Range: Salary ranges from $25.20 to $28.00 an hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.BayMark offers excellent benefits: 401K matchMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceVoluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury) Company paid Short & Long Term DisabilityCompany paid Basic Life InsurancePaid Time OffBereavement LeaveFlexible Sick TimeEmployee Referral ProgramBayMark Perks ProgramJury Duty & Witness Duty LeaveBayMark University LearningTotal compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.What to expect from us:Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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 providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines 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