Substance Use Counselor - in - Training

MedMark Treatment Centers; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Georgia is seeking a compassionate, full-time Substance Use Counselor-In-Training to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies. The role includes individual and group counseling, crisis management, and collaboration with medical staff to achieve recovery goals.

The position requires working toward or possessing a CIT license in Georgia, prior experience with chemically dependent individuals, and a commitment to non-judgmental care.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or hold current CIT license in Georgia.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Ability to counsel 50-60 patients with documentation each month.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Maintains accurate and current clinical records per Federal/State regulations governing NTP clinics.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

12 Core Functions of Counseling

Counseling 50-60 patients monthly

Chemically dependent experience

Education

CIT license in GA

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

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

Description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

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

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

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.