Compassionate Substance Use Counselor – Outpatient Recovery

BayMark Health Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments, facilitating individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors to achieve positive outcomes in an outpatient setting.

The role includes conducting initial assessments, developing treatment plans, coordinating services, and developing aftercare and

Qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Behavioral Science.
• Substance abuse counseling experience, 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

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates initial treatment planning with each patient.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services during treatment.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis management

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Behavioral Science

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments, facilitating individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors to achieve positive outcomes in an outpatient setting.

The role includes conducting initial assessments, developing treatment plans, coordinating services, and developing aftercare and