Impactful Substance Use Counselor - Group & Individual Therapy

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, a leading outpatient substance use treatment provider in Peabody, MA, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through MAT programs, crisis management, and coping strategies. The role includes group and individual sessions, progress evaluation, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have relevant counseling credentials and experience with chemically dependent individuals, plus a patient-centered,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC, CADC, CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• 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 check and drug screen.

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.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Certification with supervision

Job description

BayMark Health Services, a leading outpatient substance use treatment provider in Peabody, MA, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through MAT programs, crisis management, and coping strategies. The role includes group and individual sessions, progress evaluation, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have relevant counseling credentials and experience with chemically dependent individuals, plus a patient-centered,