Substance Use Counselor - Flexible Schedule & Therapy

Health Care Resource Centers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medical-assisted programs, conduct individual and group counseling, and help evaluate progress and treatment plans.

This outpatient role offers a consistent 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. schedule with free parking, competitive hourly pay ($26.50–$29.32), and comprehensive benefits. Collaboration with doctors and therapists is common to optimize recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC, CADC, CADC II or MA LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for eligibility.
• Facilitates initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Involve families in patient’s recovery whenever possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group counseling

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree counseling

Master’s Degree Behavioral Science

Associate or HS diploma with certification

Job description

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medical-assisted programs, conduct individual and group counseling, and help evaluate progress and treatment plans.

This outpatient role offers a consistent 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. schedule with free parking, competitive hourly pay ($26.50–$29.32), and comprehensive benefits. Collaboration with doctors and therapists is common to optimize recovery outcomes.