Substance Abuse Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Alabama is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress, and collaborate with doctors and therapists for best outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient education, and teamwork within an outpatient setting. A BS in Behavioral Science/Human Services and prior experience with chemically dependent individuals are

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science or Human Services.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Understanding of EMR systems.
• Satisfactory background check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care and communicate with the treatment team.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans per state regulations.
• Provide clinical services and patient care for opioid addiction.
• Maintain thorough documentation and records.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse 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 best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

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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

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is 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.