Substance Abuse Counselor

Description Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!Position Overview:The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients' progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients' achieving overall outcome.Responsibilities:Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients' progress during counseling and in collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients' achieving overall outcome.Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentFacilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Develop aftercare plans and discharge plansEnsure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients in trauma informed mannerOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Human Service field.Certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in West Virginia is preferred; must work towards certification within two years of hirePrevious experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferredMust demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.We Invest in Tools That Make Your Job EasierCounselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.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' lifeWhat to expect from us:MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use 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 veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.