Substance Use Counselor

Bay Mark Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident Injury Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted programs and to provide crisis management techniques for opioid addiction.

The role involves conducting group and individual sessions, evaluating progress, and collaborating with doctors, nurses, and therapists for optimal treatment. This is a full-time position based in Maryland with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certification or license is required from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, LCADC).
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Education

Maryland licensure required (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, LCADC)

Job description

Description

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. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Certification or license is required ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $44,000 – 60,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

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:

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