Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor — Transform Lives

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Impact lives through patient care

Job summary

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

You will conduct individual and group sessions, perform initial assessments and aftercare planning, collaborate with doctors and nurses, and work to help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. The position emphasizes crisis management, documentation support, and a commitment to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counselor licensure

Job description

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

You will conduct individual and group sessions, perform initial assessments and aftercare planning, collaborate with doctors and nurses, and work to help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. The position emphasizes crisis management, documentation support, and a commitment to