Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

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 New Bedford, MA, is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through MAT programs and teach coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes conducting crisis management sessions and evaluating progress with clinicians.

You will lead group and individual counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with doctors and therapists. A positive attitude, valid addiction counseling certification (CAC/CADC or CADC II), and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree with relevant counseling experience
• Certification in addiction counseling (CAC/CADC) or CADC II preferred
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments to determine service eligibility
• Develop and review treatment plans with patients
• Provide individual and group counseling and coordinate services
• Engage families in the recovery process when possible
• Address patient grievances and assist with discharge planning

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Criminal background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with CAC/CADC CADC II

Job description

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 Degreeor High School Diplomawith a current certificationand 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC 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 $24.00 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.

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