Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; 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, &

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor for Health Care Resource Centers in Massachusetts.

The role involves guiding patients through medically assisted treatment, leading group and individual sessions, and collaborating with clinicians to improve recovery outcomes. Candidates should pursue CADC certification, have experience with chemically dependent individuals, be comfortable with EMR systems, and pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward our patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status to the treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans per state regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical services, patient care and education, and opiate addiction counseling.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills.

Skills

Experience with chemically dependent

EMR system knowledge

Education

CADC or working toward CADC

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position at Health Care Resource Centers

Position Overview

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.

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.

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.