Substance Use Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, seeks an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through recovery programs in an outpatient setting. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress, and collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

The role emphasizes comprehensive documentation, adherence to state requirements, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. A supportive team environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Must hold Indiana licensure (LAC/LACA/LCAC/LCACA) to practice.
• Credentialing by a recognized body approved by the division is required.
• MAT certification is required or preferred.
• Background check and drug screen must be cleared.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with treatment team and present patient status.
• Assess patients and develop/implement treatment plans per state rules.
• Provide clinical services and patient education; document thoroughly.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis management

Assessment planning

Education

Indiana LAC/LACA/LCAC/LCACA licensure

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Impact, Empower, Recover: 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. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse 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:

• Individual will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must hold LACA (Associates), LAC (Bachelors), LCACA, or LCAC (Masters) in the state of Indiana
• Must be credentialed in addictions counseling by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the division
• MAT Certification
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

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 abuse 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.