Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Impactful patient care

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients with medically assisted programs, lead group and individual sessions, and monitor progress in an outpatient setting.

Collaboration with doctors, nurses, and therapists ensures comprehensive treatment and optimal outcomes. The role requires Indiana credentials (LAC/LCAC/LACA/LCAC), MAT certification, and passing a drug screen and background check, with access to AI-assisted clinical documentation tools for

Qualifications

• Must hold LACA (Associates), LAC (Bachelors), LC ACA, or LCAC (Masters) in Indiana.
• Must be credentialed in addictions counseling by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the division.
• MAT Certification required.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status to the treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement treatment plans per state requirements.
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education in opiate addiction counseling.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

LACA (Associates)

LAC (Bachelors)

LC ACA

LCAC (Masters)

Tools

AI-assisted documentation tools

Job description

Description

"Impact, Empower, Recover: 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:

• Individual 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 hold LACA (Associates), LAC (Bachelors), LC ACA, or LCAC (Masters) in the state of Indiana
• Must be credentialed in addictions counseling by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the division
• MAT Certification
• 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 holidaysExcellent 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 Centers, 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.