Outpatient Addiction Counselor - Group & Individual Support

Health Care Resource Centers; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient treatment programs. You will conduct initial assessments and provide individual and group counseling, coordinating care with doctors and therapists to promote recovery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in a behavioral field with counseling experience, plus hands-on crisis management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with at least 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with current certification and 1 year of supervision (CAC, CADC, CADC II or 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 initial treatment plan with each patient and reviews it.
• 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 to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Education

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 (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II

Job description

Health Care Resource Centers in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient treatment programs. You will conduct initial assessments and provide individual and group counseling, coordinating care with doctors and therapists to promote recovery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in a behavioral field with counseling experience, plus hands-on crisis management skills.