Impactful Substance Abuse Counselor — Group Counseling

BayMark Health Services; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

PTO & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, MedMark Treatment Centers outpatient clinic, is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medication-assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and support crisis management and coping strategies.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes, requiring accurate EMR documentation, progress assessments, and development of treatment plans in line with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body or National certification body.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status to treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans per state requirements.
• Provide clinical services and patient care including opiate addiction counseling.
• Maintain excellent documentation and computer records.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Crisis counseling

Group counseling

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree or higher (chemical dependency/psychology/social work/counseling/nursing)

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year clinical experience

Associate degree + 2 years clinical experience

Addiction counselor certification (state/national)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

BayMark Health Services, MedMark Treatment Centers outpatient clinic, is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medication-assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and support crisis management and coping strategies.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes, requiring accurate EMR documentation, progress assessments, and development of treatment plans in line with state regulations.