Certified Counselor

BAART Programs; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 37,897 - 39,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company paid Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A substance use treatment organization located in Antioch, California is seeking a Compassionate Certified Substance Use Counselor. This role involves providing individual and group counseling, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans to assist patients in their recovery journey. The ideal candidate will be certified in California and have experience working with chemically dependent individuals. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including a 401K match, insurance options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Counselor in the State of California.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure effective delivery of counseling services.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Certified Counselor in the State of California

Job description

Compassionate Certified 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 in achieving improved outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews 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:

• 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 $27.51 to $28.51 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 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

Total compensation: Total 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, national 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.