Weekend Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Weekend Substance Use Counselor for a part-time role in Massachusetts.

The position offers a stable schedule with hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm and a focus on crisis management, individual and group counseling, and treatment planning. The counselor will collaborate with clinicians to support opioid use disorder treatment and patient recovery, performing assessments, planning, and aftercare while promoting a non-judgmental, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year counseling experience.
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year counseling experience.
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision (CAC/CADC/LADC II).

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility.
• Facilitates development of initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Involve families in the recovery process when possible.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision

Tools

AI-supported documentation tools

Job description

Description

Compassionate Weekend Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Description

Compassionate Weekend Substance Use Counselor Needed! Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your career and enjoy a flexible work schedule in a secure, convenient location! Looking for a part-time position with a schedule that fits your life? This role offers an awesome, stable schedule, perfect for those who value work-life balance. Hours of operation are: 8:00am-4:00pm.

Position Overview:

Substance use counselor will be in charge of 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, the 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 the 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
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

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.

Salary Range:

$25-$29 an hour The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• BayMark Perks Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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 providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines 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