Substance Use Counselor

Join to apply for the Substance Use Counselor role at MedMark Treatment Centers . Position at MedMark Treatment Centers. Compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor Needed! Position Overview Substance use counselor will assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual and group sessions for crisis management and coping strategies, evaluates patients’ progress and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to achieve overall outcomes. Responsibilities Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of Counseling Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics Other related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications Current addiction/substance abuse certification, CAC, CADC I certification or above is required. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Ability to Counsel 50-60 Patients with documentation each month Satisfactory criminal background check & drug screen Benefits Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K) Generous paid time off and paid holidays Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life What 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industry Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr