Substance Use Counselor: Impactful Recovery & Benefits

BayMark Health Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability and 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, conducting group and individual sessions to aid in crisis management and coping strategies.

The counselor will evaluate progress during therapy and may collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes in a outpatient setting. BayMark emphasizes comprehensive benefits and equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Crisis management

Group counseling

Interpersonal communication

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, conducting group and individual sessions to aid in crisis management and coping strategies.

The counselor will evaluate progress during therapy and may collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes in a outpatient setting. BayMark emphasizes comprehensive benefits and equal employment opportunity.