Outpatient Substance Use Counselor - Impact Lives

BayMark Health Services; Hudson (NH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BayMark Health Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and teach coping strategies for opioid recovery. The role includes group and individual sessions, crisis support, and progress evaluation, with collaboration across doctors, nurses, and therapists.

Responsibilities cover assessments, treatment planning, direct counseling, discharge planning, and aftercare.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or higher in related field.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Licensure such as LADC, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC desirable.
• Demonstrates a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and determine service eligibility.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Develop and participate in patient teaching projects and aftercare plans.
• Address patient grievances and complete discharge paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Non-judgmental attitude

Crisis management

Education

HS Diploma

Associates

Bachelors

Masters

Job description

BayMark Health Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and teach coping strategies for opioid recovery. The role includes group and individual sessions, crisis support, and progress evaluation, with collaboration across doctors, nurses, and therapists.

Responsibilities cover assessments, treatment planning, direct counseling, discharge planning, and aftercare.