Temporary Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BayMark Health Services' MedMark Treatment Centers in Oxford, AL is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and provide therapy for opioid addiction. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress, and collaborate with doctors and therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.

This role requires accurate documentation, EMR use, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science/Human Services.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and communicate with the treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans per state requirements.
• Provide clinical services and patient care including opiate addiction counseling.
• Maintain excellent documentation and computer skills.

Skills

EMR systems

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services

Tools

EMR

Job 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. 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

• Counselor 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 have a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

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 Servicesis 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.