Counselor Trainee/Counselor

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Needed! Position Overview Counselor Trainee will assist patients through medically assisted programs and offer techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Addiction counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome. Responsibilities Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan Complete bio-psychosocial assessment Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Handle stressful situations and interact with others Other related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications Applicants must currently hold an ADT or ADT-eligible status in the State of Maryland Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen Salary Range Salary ranges from $44,000 – $80,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval). 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, licensure, and training. 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 What to Expect from Us MedMark Treatment 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr