Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Bay Mark Health; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction.

The role includes conducting group and individual sessions, evaluating progress, and collaborating with doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure optimal outcomes. A positive, non-judgmental attitude and appropriate licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelors or Masters in Related Field preferred.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• LADC, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessments and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates initial treatment planning with each patient.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient recovery when possible.
• Develops and participates in patient teaching projects.
• Respond to patient grievances and discharge planning; complete discharge paperwork.
• Take on other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or higher in related field

LADC

LCMHC

LICSW

MLADC

Job description

Description

Compassionate 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. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient's recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelors or Masters in Related Field preferred.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• LADC, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Pay Based Upon Experience)
• 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:

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services, 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.