Substance Use Counselor/Clinician

BAART Programs; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company paid Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Job summary

BAART Programs in Montpelier, Vermont is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments. The counselor will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and facilitate individual and group counseling sessions. Candidates must hold a degree in Behavioral Science and have experience in substance abuse counseling. The position offers a competitive salary range of $24.00 to $25.00 per hour along with excellent benefits including 401K match, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting individual and group counseling.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations for service eligibility.
• Facilitate treatment plans and reviews with patients.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling experience

Positive, non-judgmental attitude

Understanding of EMR systems

Education

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for supporting patients through medically assisted treatments and providing techniques to manage opioid addiction. The counselor facilitates both individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies, evaluates patient progress throughout the counseling process, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors to help patients achieve positive overall outcomes.

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:

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Behavioral Science
• Substance abuse counseling experience, preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $24.00 to $25.00 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.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• 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:

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a 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 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.