Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BAART Programs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities through counselor

Career path in counseling and patient‑

Impact lives

Job summary

BAART Programs in Salt Lake City is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and relapse-prevention techniques. You will conduct group and individual sessions, support crisis management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evaluating progress, developing aftercare plans, and engaging families when appropriate. A Utah-specific licensure or eligibility is required, along with a related behavioral

Qualifications

• Must hold Utah licensure: LMHC/CMHC/LPS/LCSW/CSW/SSW or equivalent.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences required.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate services.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Establish and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

AS/BA in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview:

Substance abuse counselors 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, counselors 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 the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must hold an ASUDC, CASUDC, CASUDC-I, SUDC, CSUDC, CSUD-I, LMHC, CMHC, LPS, LCSW, CSW, or SSW in the state of Utah.
• Associates and/or bachelor's in behavioral sciences
• Satisfactory criminal background check and 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:

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.