Compassionate Substance Use Counselor (LAC/CAS/CAT)

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling for opioid use disorder. You will conduct individual sessions, help manage crises, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and peers to support recovery.

The role requires licensure in CO (LAC/CAS/CAT/LPCC) and at least two years of counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold CO licensure (LAC/CAS/CAT/LPCC).
• Two years of counseling experience in a related setting is preferred.
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and chart accurately.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible.
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Education

Colorado licensure (LAC/CAS/CAT/LPCC)

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling for opioid use disorder. You will conduct individual sessions, help manage crises, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and peers to support recovery.

The role requires licensure in CO (LAC/CAS/CAT/LPCC) and at least two years of counseling experience.