Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, CAC, LADC, LPC, LCSW)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. The counselor will conduct group and individual sessions to help with crisis management and coping strategies, evaluate patients’ progress during therapy, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists for optimal treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; coordinate all services throughout treatment at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Develop and participate in individual or group patient teaching projects.
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CADC or CAC in the state of Connecticut.
• Preferred: LCSW/LICSW, LMHC, and/or LADC.
• Demonstrated counseling experience.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

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.

About Us

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.