Addiction Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for outpatient services. The role includes conducting individual and group counseling, coordinating patient care, and developing treatment plans in line with state regulations.

Applicants should have a relevant advanced degree, state certification as an addictions counselor, and strong documentation and EMR skills. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours) in a drug/alcohol setting.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours) in a drug/alcohol setting.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care and present patient status to treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement treatment plans per state regulations.
• Provide clinical services, education, and opiate addiction counseling.
• Maintain excellent documentation and computer skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Crisis counseling

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters Degree

Bachelors Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Candidate Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere.
• Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is in a different setting.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board.
• Must 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.

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 abuse 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BayMark Health Servicesis 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.