Substance Abuse Counselor

baart-programs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

BAART Programs, located in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients in medically assisted programs. This role involves conducting assessments, leading counseling sessions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates must possess a LCAS or CADC certification and demonstrate a caring, adaptable attitude towards patients. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a LCAS or CADC in the state of North Carolina.
• Preferred experience with addiction patients for at least one year.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments and evaluations for service eligibility.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Involve families in the recovery process.
• Develop patient teaching projects.

Skills

LCAS or CADC certification

Experience with Medically Assisted Treatment

Non-judgmental attitude

Personable and adaptable

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid use disorder. The counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselors 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
• 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
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have a LCAS or CADC in the state of North Carolina
• Previous experience working with Medically Assisted Treatment addiction patients for at least one year preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• The ideal candidate will be personable, adaptable & coachable. Have the ability to identify with patients' struggle and have a passion for this career path!
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to Expect From Us

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance 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.