Compassionate Substance Use Counselor – Growth & Benefits

MedMark Treatment Centers; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Columbus, GA seeks a compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medications-assisted treatments and counseling techniques. You will conduct individual and group sessions, help crisis management, and collaborate with doctors, nurses and fellow counselors to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a CAC/CADC I or higher, and experience with chemically dependent individuals.

Qualifications

• Current addiction/substance abuse certification (CAC/CADC I or higher) is required.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must be positive, non-judgmental, and accepting toward patients.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate services.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Conducts initial assessment and eligibility interviews.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Facilitates and reviews initial treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records per regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

CAC/CADC I certification

Job description

MedMark Treatment Centers in Columbus, GA seeks a compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medications-assisted treatments and counseling techniques. You will conduct individual and group sessions, help crisis management, and collaborate with doctors, nurses and fellow counselors to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a CAC/CADC I or higher, and experience with chemically dependent individuals.