Recovery Counselor for Opioid Treatment

BayMark Health Services; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 3,472,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Attleboro, MA, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through MAT programs, provide crisis management techniques, and support coping strategies. You will conduct individual and group sessions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment outcomes.

The role requires an academic background in addiction counseling, licensing credentials, and a strong, non-judgmental approach to help patients achieve long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Master's Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates development and reviews initial treatment plan with each patient.
• 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 when possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Certification: CAC/CADC/CADC II or MA LADC II

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Attleboro, MA, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through MAT programs, provide crisis management techniques, and support coping strategies. You will conduct individual and group sessions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment outcomes.

The role requires an academic background in addiction counseling, licensing credentials, and a strong, non-judgmental approach to help patients achieve long-term recovery.