Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, a BayMark Health Services company, in Baltimore seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and support crisis management and coping strategies.

You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists, perform initial assessments, develop treatment plans, and help with aftercare. The role offers per diem options for qualified staff and a solid salary range.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Counseling license

Job description

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

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 LCADCfrom the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

We Invest in Tools That Make Your Job Easier

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.

Salary Range

Salary ranges $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 annualized

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Qualified Per Diem Employees receive

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• BayMark University Learning

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, isa 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 Servicesis 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.