Counselor Trainee/Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Counselor Trainee to assist patients through medically assisted programs, lead individual and group sessions, and support crisis management.

You will evaluate progress, collaborate with doctors and therapists, and help develop aftercare and discharge plans in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment. MD ADT eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an ADT or be eligible for ADT status in Maryland.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates and reviews initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in recovery when possible.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Handle stressful situations and interact with others.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate approach

Education

ADT eligibility

Job description

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse CounselorTraineeNeeded!

Position Overview

Counselor Traineewill be in chargewithassisting patients through medicallyassistingprograms and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions toassistwith crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally,counselorwill evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Addiction counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overalloutcome.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts individualinitialassessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination


• Facilitates,establishesand reviews with each patient theinitialtreatment 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 asdeterminedby supervisor

Qualifications:

• Applicants must currently hold an ADT or ADT eligible status in the State ofMaryland.


• Previousexperience working with chemically dependent individualsa plus. Mustdemonstratea positive, non-judgmental, andacceptingattitude toward our patient population.


• Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen

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.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $23.48 - $26.50. (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.

BayMarkoffers excellent benefits:

• 401K match


• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans


• Company paidShort & Long TermDisability


• Company paid Basic Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Bereavement Leave


• Flexible Sick Time


• Employee Referral Program

Total compensation goes beyond the valueonthe paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us atBayMarkHealth Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

MedMarkTreatment Centers,aBayMarkHealth Services company, isa progressive substance abuse treatment program,is committedto the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Ourultimate goalis 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.

BayMarkHealth 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.