Substance Use Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Maryland seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and collaborate with doctors and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

You will assess progress, help develop treatment and discharge plans, involve families when possible, and respond to patient concerns, with total compensation including benefits.

Qualifications

• Initial assessment and evaluation interviews to determine service eligibility.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery when possible.
• Establish and review the initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment interviews to determine service eligibility.
• Involve families in the recovery process whenever possible.
• Facilitate and review the initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop robust aftercare and discharge plans.

Education

Maryland counseling license requirements (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC)

Background check and drug screen

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance abuse counselor 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. Substance abuse 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
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Certification or license is required ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Salary Range

Salary ranges $44,000.00 - $80,000.00 annualized .

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, specialty and training.

Qualified Per Diem Employees Receive

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What To Expect From Us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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 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.