Substance Use Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers in Peabody, Massachusetts seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to assist patients in managing opioid addiction through counseling and evaluation. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in individual counseling. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) match among others, while the starting salary is $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year individual counseling experience.
• Certifications include CAC, CADC, CADC II, or LADC II.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation interviews.
• Facilitate treatment plan establishment and review.
• Provide individual and group counseling services.

Skills

Individual counseling experience

Positive and non-judgmental attitude

Understanding of opioid use disorder

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with certification

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the counselor evaluates patients’ progress during therapy and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists for the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Facilitate establishing and reviewing the initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Involve families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process whenever possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Perform 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), CADC II, or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Demonstrates a positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Salary Range

Salary starting at $25.00 per hour. The salary for the selected candidate(s) will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, specialty, and training.

Benefits

• 401(k) 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 follows 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.