Outpatient Substance Use Counselor (Trauma-Informed)

Bay Mark Health; Crestview Hills (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

AppleGate Recovery, a Baymark Health Services company, is seeking a Compassionate Full-Time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor for our Kentucky clinic. The counselor will support patients in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to improve quality of life.

The role involves collaboration with doctors, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate progress and develop individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one Kentucky license: LCADC, CADC, LCSW/CSW, LMFT/LMFTA, or LPCC/LPCA.
• Prior experience with individuals affected by chemical dependency.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward patients.
• Successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; coordinate all services during treatment.
• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as indicated.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Licensed credentials awareness

Non-judgmental attitude

Empathy

Job description

AppleGate Recovery, a Baymark Health Services company, is seeking a Compassionate Full-Time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor for our Kentucky clinic. The counselor will support patients in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to improve quality of life.

The role involves collaboration with doctors, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate progress and develop individualized care plans.