Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor — Group Therapy

Hire Velocity; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and teach coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes individual and group sessions, progress assessment, and collaboration with doctors and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related field with practical experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year clinical experience (1,820 hours) in drug/alcohol setting preferred; plan required if not in that setting.
• Associate Degree with 2 years clinical experience (3,640 hours) in relevant setting; plan required if not.
• Full certification as addictions counselor from a certified body.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care and present patient status to treatment team.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide clinical services and opiate addiction counseling.
• Maintain excellent documentation and computer skills.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year clinical experience (1,820 hours)

Associate Degree with 2 years clinical experience (3,640 hours)

Full certification as addictions counselor

Positive attitude toward patients

Understanding of an EMR system

Satisfactory drug screen and background check

Tools

EMR system

Job description

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and teach coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes individual and group sessions, progress assessment, and collaboration with doctors and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and maintaining thorough documentation.