Full-Time Substance Use Counselor — Growth & Benefits

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Counselor career growth pathway

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient clinic in Columbus, GA. You will provide individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans, and coordinate care with clinicians to support recovery.

Qualifications include CAC/CADC I or higher and experience with chemically dependent individuals; a positive, non-judgmental attitude and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Current addiction/substance abuse certification, CAC/CADC I or higher required.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Satisfactory criminal background check & drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of Counseling
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

Empathy

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis management

12 Core Functions of Counseling

Education

CAC CADC I certification or higher

Tools

AI-assisted documentation tools

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient clinic in Columbus, GA. You will provide individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans, and coordinate care with clinicians to support recovery.

Qualifications include CAC/CADC I or higher and experience with chemically dependent individuals; a positive, non-judgmental attitude and background check are required.