Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Jo Dell (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and coping strategies for opioid addiction. You'll lead group and individual sessions, collaborating with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize recovery outcomes.

You will document progress, develop treatment plans, and ensure compliance with state regulations while delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or Human Services.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsabilités

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients with treatment team.

Connaissances

Counseling

Crisis management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services

Outils

EMR system

Description du poste

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

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us:

MedMark Treatment Center s, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance 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.