Recovery Counselor for Opioid Use Disorder

Health Care Resource Centers; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Impact lives

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers in New Hampshire is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medical assisted treatment and opioid-use recovery. You will conduct group and individual sessions, help with crisis management, and evaluate progress with the treatment team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with doctors, nurses and therapists, completion of assessments and discharge planning, and documentation.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; higher degrees preferred.
• Licensure such as LADC/LCMHC/LICSW/MLADC is highly desirable.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Facilitates and reviews initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Provide individual and group counseling and coordinate services.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in recovery when possible.
• Develops and participates in patient teaching projects.
• Respond to grievances and complete discharge paperwork.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group counseling

Empathy

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Health Care Resource Centers in New Hampshire is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medical assisted treatment and opioid-use recovery. You will conduct group and individual sessions, help with crisis management, and evaluate progress with the treatment team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with doctors, nurses and therapists, completion of assessments and discharge planning, and documentation.