Substance Abuse Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Company paid Short & Long Term Disabil

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

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient care. The role centers on individual and group counseling, crisis management, and treatment planning within a stable schedule (5:30–2:00).

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, involve families, and coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team. Prior counseling experience with chemically dependent individuals is preferred; background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Science with 1+ year counseling experience.
• Certification plus supervision: CAC/CADC or CADC II / LADC II (MA).
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates the development and review of the initial treatment plan.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate services.
• Involve families and significant others in patient recovery when possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Crisis management

Collaborative care

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year counseling

Master’s degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year counseling

Associate’s or HS diploma with certification and supervision (CAC/CADC or CADC II / LADC II)

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed! Looking for a position with a schedule that fits your life? This role offers an awesome, stable schedule, perfect for those who value work-life balance. - Hours of operation are: 5:30-2:00pm.

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 Science with 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 $25.00 to $29.00 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.

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 Services is 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