Weekend Substance Use Counselor — Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Bay Mark Health; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 in Massachusetts is seeking a Weekend Substance Use Counselor for a part-time position. You will conduct individual and group counseling, support crisis management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient clinic.

The role involves evaluating progress, developing treatment plans, and engaging families in recovery efforts, with a focus on compassionate, non-judgmental care and adherence to program protocols.

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

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

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. Certifications include CAC, CADC, or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Massachusetts is seeking a Weekend Substance Use Counselor for a part-time position. You will conduct individual and group counseling, support crisis management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient clinic.

The role involves evaluating progress, developing treatment plans, and engaging families in recovery efforts, with a focus on compassionate, non-judgmental care and adherence to program protocols.