Addiction Counselor

About the Role

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor will conduct group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies, evaluate patients’ progress during therapy, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists for optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with the treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical services, patient care, education, and opiate addiction counseling services to patients.
• Maintain excellent documentation and utilize computer skills effectively.
• Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere.
• Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is in a different setting.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.

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’ lives

Tools and Support

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.

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each patient achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.