Counselor/Counselor Trainee

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Counselor Trainee to support patients through medically assisted programs and counseling for opioid use disorder.

You will conduct group and individual sessions, help craft crisis management techniques, and monitor progress under supervision in a outpatient setting. The role collaborates with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold ADT or ADT eligibility in Maryland.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments and determine service eligibility.
• Facilitate initial treatment plans with patients.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involve families in recovery when possible.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Manage stressful situations and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Tools

AI documentation tools

Job description

Description Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Needed!

Description Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Needed!

Position Overview

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

Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Applicants must currently hold an ADT or ADT eligible status in the State of Maryland.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen

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 ranges from $23.48 to $24.48 an hour. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

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, licensure, 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.

What to expect from us:

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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 Servicesis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines 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.