Substance Use Counselor – Compassionate Care & Recovery

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Sacramento, CA is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and crisis coping techniques. You will conduct individual and group counseling, assess progress, and collaborate with clinical staff to improve patient outcomes in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes a positive, non-judgmental attitude, adherence to screening and background checks, and active participation in treatment planning and

Qualifications

• Registered Counselor in the State of California.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Crisis management

Empathy

Education

Registered Counselor CA

Tools

AI-supported documentation tools

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Sacramento, CA is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and crisis coping techniques. You will conduct individual and group counseling, assess progress, and collaborate with clinical staff to improve patient outcomes in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes a positive, non-judgmental attitude, adherence to screening and background checks, and active participation in treatment planning and