Substance Abuse Counselor - MA Treatment & Recovery Support

BAART Programs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment and to provide individual and group counseling sessions in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on crisis management, coping strategies, and progress evaluation, with collaboration among doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds LCAS or CADC in North Carolina, demonstrates empathy and adaptability, and passes background

Qualifications

• Must have LCAS or CADC in NC.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience with Medically Assisted Treatment patients.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Personable, adaptable & coachable.
• Satisfactory background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews to determine service eligibility.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate services.
• Involve families and significant others in patient recovery when possible.
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptable

Coachable

Education

LCAS or CADC (NC)

Job description

BAART Programs is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment and to provide individual and group counseling sessions in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on crisis management, coping strategies, and progress evaluation, with collaboration among doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds LCAS or CADC in North Carolina, demonstrates empathy and adaptability, and passes background