Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

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 Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through evidence-based counseling and medically assisted programs. You will conduct assessments, lead individual and group sessions, and collaborate with clinicians to support crisis management and coping strategies.

The role emphasizes an accepting, non-judgmental attitude, coordination with care teams, and helping patients progress toward long-term recovery in an outpatient setting.

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.
• Certification with 1 year of supervision (CAC, CADC, CADC II, or LADC II) and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitate initial treatment plans and review progress with patients.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessment for each client.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints; address concerns.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans; ensure smooth transition.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with current certification (CAC/CADC/CADC II or LADC II)

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Position Overview: Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciencewith 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

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $25.20 to $28.00 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.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid 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

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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.

BayMark Health Servicesis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow 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 or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws