Counselor Trainee/Counselor

Description

Counselor Trainee will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Addiction counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for 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
• Involves families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develops aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Able to handle stressful situations and interact with others
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Applicants must currently hold an ADT or ADT eligible status in the State of Maryland
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus
• Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population

Salary

Salary range: $44,000 – 80,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

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
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program