Counselor

BAART Programs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off & holidays

Growth opportunities in counselor path

Impact lives through treatment

Job summary

BAART Programs in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through evidence-based treatments and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, collaborate with doctors and nurses, and monitor patient progress to support long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Nebraska for substance abuse counseling.
• Applicant must be either PLADC or LADC.
• Supervision by a LIMHP may be required for licensure hours.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management in a substance abuse program.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with regulations and accreditation standards.
• Act as liaison between patients and the entire program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nebraska license in substance abuse counseling

PLADC or LADC certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Substance abuse counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and case management services to patients in a substance abuse treatment program.
• Keeps accurate records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
• Acts as patients' liaison with entire program.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Nebraska for substance abuse counseling
• The applicant must be either provisionally licensed addiction counselor (PLADC) or licensed addiction counselor (LADC)
• Potential hire will be supervised by a LIMHP if needing hours for licensure
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services, is a progressive substance abuse 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.