Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor in Greenfield, MA to support patients through medically assisted treatment and recovery planning. You will conduct group and individual counseling, document progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires CADC or progress toward CADC within 2 years, experience with chemically dependent individuals, a respectful, non-judgmental approach, and

Qualifications

• CADC certification or working toward CADC within 2 years.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of 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.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement treatment plans per state requirements.
• Provide clinical services and opiate addiction counseling.
• Maintain excellent documentation and computer skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Documentation skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Experience with chemically dependent

Education

CADC or working toward CADC

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

• Individual will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have a CADC or be working toward a CADC and able to obtain within 2 years of working while supervised.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals;
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

We Invest in Tools That Make Your Job Easier

Counselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.

Salary Range

Salary $26.68 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to expect from us

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

EEO Statement

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.