Substance Use Counselor - in - Training

MedMark Treatment Centers; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Blairsville, GA seeks a compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor-In-Training to support patients through medically assisted treatments and counseling. You will conduct individual and group sessions, complete assessments, develop aftercare plans, and collaborate with doctors and nurses to help patients achieve long‑term recovery.

This entry‑level role includes opportunities for growth and access to AI-assisted documentation tools to streamline case notes and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Georgia CIT license.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Ability to counsel 50-60 patients monthly with documentation.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of Counseling
• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours and coordinate services
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Conducts initial assessment and eligibility interviews
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans
• Facilitates and reviews initial treatment plans with each patient
• Maintains accurate clinical records per Federal/State regulations for NTP clinics
• Other duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

CIT license

Addiction experience

Non-judgmental attitude

Counsel 50-60 patients

Background check

Job description

Compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor-In-Training Needed!

Description

Position Overview

Substance use counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of Counseling
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be working towards or hold current CIT license in the state of Georgia.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Ability to Counsel 50-60 Patients with documentation each month
• Satisfactory criminal background check & 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us:

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization, 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 Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance 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.