Chemical Dependency Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities in counselor path

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Ohio is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient care. You will guide medical-assisted treatment, conduct individual and group sessions, and help patients manage crisis and coping strategies.

Collaboration with clinicians ensures holistic care and successful recovery. Applicants should hold Ohio CDCA/LCDC/LPC/LSW credentials and have experience with chemically dependent individuals.

Qualifications

• Ohio CDCA/LCDC/LPC/LSW certification required or equivalently valid state licensure.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and documentation practices.
• Successful drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through treatments and counseling for opioid use disorder.
• Conduct individual and group sessions; crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluate progress and coordinate with doctors and nurses to improve outcomes.
• Provide direct counseling, develop treatment plans and aftercare/discharge plans.
• Ensure trauma-informed delivery of counseling services.

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

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 patients in 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.

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Counselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.

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.