Outpatient Substance Use Counselor - Recovery-Focused

Bay Mark Health; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity &

Company paid Short & Long Term Disable

Company paid Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Vermont is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling. You will conduct individual and group sessions, focus on crisis management, and help patients develop coping strategies in an outpatient clinic setting.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other counselors, you will monitor progress and tailor treatment plans to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Behavioral Science at least Associate.
• Experience in substance abuse counseling preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems.
• Successful drug screen and background check performed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• 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, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

EMR systems

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Vermont is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling. You will conduct individual and group sessions, focus on crisis management, and help patients develop coping strategies in an outpatient clinic setting.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other counselors, you will monitor progress and tailor treatment plans to achieve positive outcomes.