Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Peabody, MA, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide counseling techniques for opioid addiction. You will conduct individual and group sessions, evaluate patient progress, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and relevant counseling experience. Benefits include 401K match, medical insurance, and paid time off. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments and evaluations.
• Facilitate and review treatment plans with patients.
• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.

Skills

Individual counseling experience

Positive, non-judgmental attitude

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science

Current certification (CAC, CADC, LADC II)

Job description

Position Overview

Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted 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

• Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitate establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Complete 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

Salary starting at $25.00/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.

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.