Certified Counselor
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for managing opioid use. The Counselor will conduct individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies, evaluate patient progress, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to help patients achieve improved outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services at regularly scheduled intervals
- Coordinate all services throughout treatment
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments
- Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient
- Develop aftercare and discharge plans
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
- Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor
Requirements
- Certified Counselor in the State of California
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals (a plus)
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
Pay
Salary ranges from $28.08 to $29.08 an hour. The salary for the selected candidate will be set based on factors such as experience, education, specialty, and training.
Benefits
- 401K match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans
- Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Contact BayMark Health Services for more information.
About Us
MedMark Treatment 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 patient achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.