Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient Impact & Growth

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

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

Impact lives

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and to teach coping strategies for opioid use disorder.

You will conduct individual and group sessions and collaborate with clinicians to optimize care. Responsibilities include initial assessments, counseling, family involvement when possible, and developing patient teaching materials.

Qualifications

• Must have LCAS or CADC in the state of North Carolina.
• Experience with Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) for addiction patients preferred (1 year).
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Personable, adaptable and coachable with compassion for recovery.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Provides individual and group counseling; schedules direct service hours; coordinates services.
• Involves families in the recovery process when possible.
• Develops and participates in patient teaching projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Group counseling

Motivational interviewing

Education

LCAS/CADC certification

Tools

None

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and to teach coping strategies for opioid use disorder.

You will conduct individual and group sessions and collaborate with clinicians to optimize care. Responsibilities include initial assessments, counseling, family involvement when possible, and developing patient teaching materials.