Substance Use Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients through medically assisting programs aimed at handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts both group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and evaluate therapy progress.

This role includes conducting assessments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and developing treatment plans. Qualified candidates must possess a certification from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.

Qualifications

• Must possess certification or license from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews.
• Facilitates patient treatment plans.
• Responds to patients' grievances and complaints.

Skills

Certification or license from the State of Maryland Board

Knowledge of crisis management

Education

Certification or license (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC)

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

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 patients' recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patients' 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 – 80,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval) 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, licensure, and training.

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.