Certified Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient Care

BayMark Health Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, through BAART Programs, is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress with the care team, and help develop treatment and aftercare plans to improve outcomes. A California certification is required, and a nonjudgmental approach is essential.

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.

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

Skills

Counseling

Group Counseling

Crisis Management

Assessment

Education

Certified Counselor (California)

Job description

BayMark Health Services, through BAART Programs, is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress with the care team, and help develop treatment and aftercare plans to improve outcomes. A California certification is required, and a nonjudgmental approach is essential.