Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

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

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive outpatient program seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and evidence-based coping strategies.

The role involves conducting individual and group counseling, coordinating care with doctors and nurses, evaluating patient progress, and helping develop aftercare and discharge plans to promote long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year counseling experience.
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with current certification and 1 year supervision (CAC/CADC or CADC II or LADC II).
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Facilitates establishment and reviews with each patient of 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 to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group counseling

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year counseling experience

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year counseling experience

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with certification and 1 year supervision (CAC/CADC/CADC II or LADC II)

Job description

Position at Health Care Resource Centers

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

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 or Massachusetts state LADC 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

$27-$30 an hour

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

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