Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Trainee

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor in Baltimore, MD to help patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction.

The role includes group and individual sessions, crisis management, and progress evaluation in collaboration with a care team. Responsibilities include initial assessments, family involvement, creating treatment and aftercare plans, and addressing patient concerns, with total compensation discussed

Qualifikationen

• Certification or license is required from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Background check and drug screen are required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct initial assessments and evaluations for service eligibility.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Crisis management

Group counseling

Interpersonal communication

Patient assessment

Ausbildung

Maryland Board licensed counselor (CAC-AD/LCPC/LCADC/LCMSW)

Jobbeschreibung

Description Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview:

Substance abusecounselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Certification or license is required ADT,CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADCfrom the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

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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 $45,000 – 55,000 annualized.

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, licensure, 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:

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, isa progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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 Servicesis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow 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.