Counselor in Training - Opioid Recovery (Outpatient)

BayMark Health Services; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare + 401K

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Rewarding work

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a Compassionate Counselor In Training to assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role involves conducting individual and group counseling, coordinating care with treatment teams, and supporting crisis management.

The position requires experience with chemically dependent individuals, familiarity with EMR systems, and passing a drug screen and background check.

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.

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

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

CIT acceptance

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a Compassionate Counselor In Training to assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role involves conducting individual and group counseling, coordinating care with treatment teams, and supporting crisis management.

The position requires experience with chemically dependent individuals, familiarity with EMR systems, and passing a drug screen and background check.