Substance Use Counselor

Bay Mark Health; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Bereavement Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Chelsea, MA is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and to teach coping strategies for opioid addiction. You will run group and individual sessions, evaluate progress, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists for optimal treatment outcomes.

The role involves initial assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of services, with emphasis on non-judgmental patient support and aftercare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year counseling experience required.
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year counseling experience preferred.
• Certifications CAC/CADC or equivalent with supervision experience valued.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Facilitates initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Provides individual and group counseling; coordinates services.
• Involves families in recovery when possible.
• Responds to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC, CADC, or CADC II

Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Description

Position Overview

Substance use counselor will be in charge of 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, the 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 the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $27.00 to $30.00 an hour.

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.

BayMark offers excellent benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• BayMark Perks Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• 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

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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