Senior Substance Use Counselor & Team Lead

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Counselor to provide treatment and casework under supervision in a compliant outpatient setting. You will document services, assess needs, and coordinate with treatment teams while guiding staff and ensuring program operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with experience in opiate addiction treatment, supervision capabilities, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Travel may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience with opiate-addicted populations and actively pursuing certification/licensure.
• Substance Abuse supervisory letter (Maryland only).
• Ability to supervise Certified/Registered Counselors and Trainees/Interns.
• Maintain or be in process of obtaining State Certification/Licensure.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Experience with opiate-addicted populations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in assessments, ASI criteria, treatment planning, service coordination, and crisis intervention.
• Strong documentation and computer skills.
• Knowledge of local drug trends, overdose signs, psychosocial aspects of addiction, treatment processes, and related systems.
• Ability to work in a medical hierarchy and solve complex client problems.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of State regulations and 42 CFR §8.12.
• Compliance with professional standards and references.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Strong observation, judgment, and documentation skills.
• Flexible and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for counselors.
• Orient new staff and serve as resource/preceptor.
• Provide input for evaluations of counseling staff.
• Participate in Clinical and Admission panels.
• Sign treatment plans, discharge summaries, and phase requests.
• Identify staff education needs and support training initiatives.
• Assist with chart audits and compliance monitoring.
• Identify risks per regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in scheduling and program organization.
• Maintain assigned caseload responsibilities.
• Coordinate care and communicate patient status with treatment teams.
• Provide counseling services including individual sessions.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with external agencies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Manage and file drug screening results.
• Prepare discharge summaries and transition plans.
• Handle crisis intervention when necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions.
• Assist in program development activities.
• Promote organizational goals and positive team culture.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional conduct.
• Meet company service standards.
• Perform all duties ethically and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Time management

Customer service

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Counselor to provide treatment and casework under supervision in a compliant outpatient setting. You will document services, assess needs, and coordinate with treatment teams while guiding staff and ensuring program operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with experience in opiate addiction treatment, supervision capabilities, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Travel may be required as part of duties.