Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

DescriptionPosition at BAART ProgramsCompassionate Certified 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 use. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patient's achieving improved outcomes.Responsibilities:Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansEnsure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patientsOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications:Certified Counselor in the State of California. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.Salary Range: Salary ranges from $22.99 to $23.99 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 InsuranceAccident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans Company paid Short & Long Term DisabilityCompany paid Basic Life InsurancePaid Time OffBereavement LeaveFlexible Sick TimeEmployee Referral ProgramTotal 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:BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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 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.