Registered Substance Use Counselor – Outpatient Care

BayMark Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment and counseling sessions. You will conduct individual and group sessions, evaluate progress, and collaborate with doctors and nurses to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing treatment and aftercare plans, coordinating services, and maintaining high-quality care while adhering to program guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate services.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitate, establish and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis management

Empathy toward patients

Tools

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment and counseling sessions. You will conduct individual and group sessions, evaluate progress, and collaborate with doctors and nurses to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing treatment and aftercare plans, coordinating services, and maintaining high-quality care while adhering to program guidelines.