Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor - Recovery Support

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medical-assisted treatments and recovery strategies in an outpatient clinic.

The role involves individual and group sessions, crisis management, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to achieve positive patient outcomes. Strong licensing in LSAA/LADAC/LMHC/LMSW/LPCC/LCSW/LMFT is required, along with a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LSAA, LADAC, LMHC, LMSW, LPCC, LCSW or LMFT licensure.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education

LSAA

LADAC

LMHC

LMSW

LPCC

LCSW

LMFT

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medical-assisted treatments and recovery strategies in an outpatient clinic.

The role involves individual and group sessions, crisis management, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to achieve positive patient outcomes. Strong licensing in LSAA/LADAC/LMHC/LMSW/LPCC/LCSW/LMFT is required, along with a background check and drug screening.