Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Trainee

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 67,279,000 - 70,145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs, and to conduct group and individual sessions for crisis management and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

The role includes assessing patients, involving families, planning treatment, addressing grievances, and creating aftercare and discharge plans. Certification/licensure and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Certification or license required as listed (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC) in Maryland.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility determinations.
• Involve families/significant others in recovery when possible.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Respond to grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group counseling

Education

Maryland counseling licensure

Tools

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview: Substance abuse counselor 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

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.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $23.48 to $24.48 hourly. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

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.