Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability plans

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Washington, DC. The role involves assisting patients with medically assisted treatments, conducting individual and group counseling, and collaborating with medical staff to promote recovery.

The position emphasizes direct client services, crisis management, and thorough documentation. Training on AI-supported clinical tools is provided, with a focus on high-quality patient care and compliance with

Qualifications

• CAC I or higher certification needed.
• CDP certification or eligible to take certification in DC.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; deliver direct services 55% of the workday.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Conduct quality assurance file reviews.
• Maintain accurate clinical records per Federal/State regulations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Group counseling

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Position Overview: License Substance Use Disorder Professional/Intern will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• 55% of each workday provides direct services to clients
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Conducts quality assurance file reviews
• Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must hold a CAC I or higher.
• A Certified CDP or a person who meets the requirements of a certified CDP in DC, and who is eligible to take the examination required for certification.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

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.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $28.13 to $29.13 an 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
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information

What to Expect From Us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, isa progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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 Servicesis 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.