Counselor SUD

About the role

The Substance Use Counselor will assist patients through medically assisted treatments and offer techniques for handling opioid use, conducting individual and group sessions for crisis management and coping strategies, evaluating patient progress, and collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to improve outcomes. BAART Programs, 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, aiming to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals
• Coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• AI‑supported clinical documentation tools for efficient case notes and administrative tasks

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, 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

Pay

Salary ranges from $25.13 to $26.13 per hour, based on experience, education, specialty, and training.