Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

Compassionate Registered Substance Use Counselor Needed! Position Overview The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid use. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The 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 treatment Complete bio-psychosocial assessment. Facilitate, establish and review with each patient the initial treatment plan Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients Other related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications Registered 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 $26.74 to $27.64 an hour. 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 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 BayMark Health Services