Chemical Dependency Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Ohio is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient treatment. You will guide individuals through medically assisted treatments, lead group sessions, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to improve recovery outcomes.

This role requires Ohio licensure (CDCA/LCDC/LPC/LSW) and prior experience with chemically dependent individuals. A valid background check and drug screen are required; benefits include medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio licensure or certification (CDCA, LCDC II/III, LPC, or LSW).
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Satisfactory background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through medically assisted treatments and opioid addiction strategies.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and counselors to support patient outcomes.
• Provide aftercare planning and discharge planning as part of treatment.
• Maintain treatment plans and complete psychosocial assessments.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Empathy

Patient communication

Education

Ohio CDCA / LCDC II / LCDC III / LPC / LSW

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!

The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction.
• Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
• Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and in collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patientsin trauma informed manner
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must possess an Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, or LSW.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred
• 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 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 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.