Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor - Certified

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies in a progressive outpatient setting.

The role involves individual and group counseling, crisis management, and coordinating services with doctors, nurses, and fellow counselors to improve patient outcomes. The counselor will assess progress, develop initial treatment and aftercare plans, and ensure effective delivery of services.

Qualifications

• Certified Counselor in the State of California.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies in a progressive outpatient setting.

The role involves individual and group counseling, crisis management, and coordinating services with doctors, nurses, and fellow counselors to improve patient outcomes. The counselor will assess progress, develop initial treatment and aftercare plans, and ensure effective delivery of services.