Counselor Trainee/Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee for an outpatient program in Maryland. The role supports patients through medically assisted programs, conducts group and individual sessions, and evaluates progress during therapy to optimize outcomes.

Bachelors or clinical credentials are not mentioned; MD ADT eligibility is required, with prior work with chemically dependent individuals a plus.

Qualifications

• MD ADT eligibility required.
• Experience with chemical dependency populations is a plus.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for service eligibility.
• Facilitate and review treatment plans with patients.
• Perform bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involve families in recovery when possible.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Handle stressful situations professionally.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis management

Counseling techniques

Group therapy

Education

ADT or ADT eligible (Maryland)

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

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $45,000 – 60,000 annualized. (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. 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, 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 Opportunities

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.