Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

The role includes conducting sessions, evaluating progress, and coordinating with doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. Collaboration and patient-centric care are emphasized throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma; advanced degrees preferred.
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for service eligibility.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services across treatment.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involve families in recovery when possible.
• Develop and participate in teaching projects for patients.
• Address patient grievances as needed.
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associates/Bachelor/Master in related field (preferred)

Tools

AI-assisted documentation tools

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.

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 (Pay BasedUpon 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.