Substance Abuse Counselor - Berkshire Connections

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Berkshire Medical Center invites applications for a Substance Abuse Counselor at Berkshire Connections in Pittsfield, MA. This full-time role (40 hours per week) involves onboarding patients, conducting initial assessments, coordinating treatment planning and facilitating educational groups within an inpatient setting.

Requirements include two years in the substance abuse field, a bachelor’s degree preferred, CADC/LADC preferred with 12-month completion window, and CPR certification within 3

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Substance Abuse Field, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or any other related field preferred.
• CADAC - CADC or LADC I or II can be substituted for the above defined educational requirements and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• CPR Certified within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct care to substance abuse patients in all phases of their inpatient stay.
• Provides initial orientation session, an initial assessment, signs release of information consents, coordinates treatment planning, and conducts educational group activities.
• Functions as part of the multidisciplinary team to help patients and families increase coping skills and prepare for discharge.
• Practices professionally within Berkshire Medical Center Customer Service Standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or related field

Job description

Substance Abuse Counselor - Berkshire Connections FEATURED

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Berkshire Connections

Hourly Pay Range: 24.5300 through 36.7800

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00 am-1630

Monday - Friday, Variable Days

Posted 05/28/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Substance Abuse Counselor is the designation given to individuals who provide direct care to substance abuse patients in all phases of their inpatient stay. This position provides the patient with an initial orientation session, an initial assessment, sign release of information consents, coordinates treatment planning, and educational group activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, applying his/her knowledge to assist the patient/ family to increase their coping skills throughout the patients hospital stay and prepare them for discharge. The Substance Abuse Counselor practices professionally within the Customer Service Standards defined by Berkshire Medical Center.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Two years of experience in Substance Abuse Field, preferably in an inpatient setting preferred.

Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or any other related field preferred.

License, Certification & Registration:

CADCL - CADC or LADC I or II can be substituted for the above defined educational requirements and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

CPR Certified within 3 months of hire.

Other Requirements:

N/A

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.