Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment programs. You will conduct individual and group sessions, perform assessments, and coordinate care with doctors, nurses, and therapists.

The ideal candidate holds LCAS or CADC in NC, has MAT experience, and a patient-centered, non-judgmental approach. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and growth

Qualifications

• Must hold LCAS or CADC credential in North Carolina.
• Experience with Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) for addiction preferred.
• Maintain a positive, non‑judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Ability to relate to patients' struggles and remain coachable.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Provide individual and group counseling; deliver services on schedule.
• Coordinate services with doctors, nurses and therapists.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Develop and participate in patient teaching and support activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

LCAS or CADC

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Crisis management

Collaboration with medical staff

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

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Counselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.

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 Servicesis 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.