Counselor in Training - Opioid Addiction Support

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

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.