Compassionate Substance Use Counselor: Guide Recovery

BayMark Health Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor in Texas to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and evidence-based coping strategies. The role involves both individual and group sessions, ongoing progress evaluation and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The counselor will develop treatment plans, perform bio-psychosocial assessments and craft aftercare and discharge plans, while ensuring trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Must possess LCDC in Texas.
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• 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

• Assist patients through medically assisted treatments and opioid addiction techniques.
• Conduct individual and group sessions for crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluate patients’ progress and collaborate with doctors, nurses and counselors to support outcomes.
• Provide individual and group counseling; maintain direct service hours; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Develop, review and update initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure delivery of counseling services in a trauma-informed manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

LCDC Texas

Empathy and non-judgmental attitude

Crisis management

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor in Texas to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and evidence-based coping strategies. The role involves both individual and group sessions, ongoing progress evaluation and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The counselor will develop treatment plans, perform bio-psychosocial assessments and craft aftercare and discharge plans, while ensuring trauma-informed