Outpatient Addiction Counselor - AI Tools & Growth Path

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes individual and group sessions, progress evaluation, and collaboration with the care team in a outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, treatment planning, aftercare development, and family involvement when possible, with emphasis on producing

Qualifications

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Establishes and reviews initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Provides individual and group counseling; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinates services throughout treatment.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involves families in recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in teaching projects for patients
• Responds to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans; completes discharge paperwork.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Evaluate patient progress during therapy.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for best outcomes.

Skills

Chemically dependent experience

EMR familiarity

Background check ready

Education

Kansas issued T-LAC/LAC/LMAC or LAC required

Kansas issued LMFT/LCMFT/LMLP/LCP/LPC/LCPC/LMSW/LSCSW considered with addiction training proof

Job description

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes individual and group sessions, progress evaluation, and collaboration with the care team in a outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, treatment planning, aftercare development, and family involvement when possible, with emphasis on producing