Registered Substance Abuse Counselor - Full Time

BAART Programs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 31,671 - 33,048; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a compassionate Registered Substance Use Counselor in Fresno, California. In this role, you will provide essential individual and group counseling to patients struggling with opioid use. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

This role requires registration as a counselor in California and a positive, accepting attitude towards patients. Salary ranges from $22.99 to $23.99 an hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401K match.

Qualifications

• Registered Counselor recognized in California.
• Previous experience with substance use populations preferred.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop treatment and after-care plans.
• Monitor patient progress throughout treatment.

Skills

Registered Counselor in the State of California

Experience with chemically dependent individuals

Non-judgmental attitude

Job description

Compassionate Registered Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

The Substance Use Counselor will assist patients through medically assistive treatments and offer techniques for handling opioid use. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to help with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor evaluates patient progress during counseling and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist patients in achieving improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Complete Bio‑psychosocial assessment
• Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop after‑care plans and discharge plans
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Registered Counselor in the State of California
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $22.99 to $23.99 an hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans
• Company‑paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

What to Expect

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long‑term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BayMark Health Services is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to following compliance guidelines with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.