Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Trainee

BayMark Health Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability protection

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and help manage crisis situations. The role involves evaluating progress and collaborating with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, involving families, developing treatment and discharge plans, addressing patient concerns, and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant certification or licensure as required by the State of Maryland.
• Possession of a valid counseling license or certification equivalent to the stated credentials.
• Experience in substance abuse counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessments and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Involve families and significant others in the recovery process whenever possible.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Responds to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis management

Group counseling

Assessment & evaluation

Collaboration with medical staff

Education

Licensure as Counselor (MD)

Job description

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

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

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $45,000 – 55,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

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.