Substance Use Counselor/Counselor in Training

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a substance abuse counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and provide techniques for opioid addiction coping. The role includes individual and group sessions, crisis management, and collaboration with the treatment team.

You will evaluate patient progress, document findings, and assistance with EMR documentation while maintaining a positive, non-judgmental approach toward patients in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Ability to provide non-judgmental, accepting patient care.
• Understanding of electronic medical records (EMR).
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care and present patient status to the treatment team.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in line with state requirements.
• Provide clinical services and education on opioid addiction treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and proficient computer use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Crisis management

EMR systems

Education

ADC/AADC license – Arkansas

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Overview

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse 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 best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must hold an ADC or AADC in the state of Arkansas
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us

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