Counselor in Training

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is seeking a compassionate Counselor in Training to assist patients through opioid addiction programs and provide group and individual counseling. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support crisis management and coping strategies.

Responsibilities include conducting sessions, coordinating care, and developing treatment plans, with emphasis on documentation and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• CITs will be accepted if they have obtained their number and meet the educational requirements.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Empathy

Documentation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

Compassionate Counselor In Training Needed! Counselor in Training 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

• Counselor 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

• CITs will be accepted if they have obtained their number and meet the educational requirements.
• 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.

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 company, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BayMark Health Servicesis 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.