Licensed Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient Recovery

BayMark Health Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Impact lives

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves individual and group counseling, medical-assisted treatment support, and collaboration with medical staff to guide recovery.

You will evaluate progress, develop treatment plans, complete assessments, and help craft aftercare and discharge plans, all while maintaining trauma-informed care and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Must possess an LCDC in the state of Texas.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling for opioid addiction.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluate patient progress and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to achieve outcomes.
• Provide direct counseling services and coordinate all treatment services.
• Facilitate, establish and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Complete Bio-psycho-social assessments.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure delivery of counseling services in a trauma-informed manner.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Education

LCDC Texas

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves individual and group counseling, medical-assisted treatment support, and collaboration with medical staff to guide recovery.

You will evaluate progress, develop treatment plans, complete assessments, and help craft aftercare and discharge plans, all while maintaining trauma-informed care and a patient-centered approach.