Hybrid Substance Use Counselor

About the role

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients through medically assisted programs and offers techniques for managing opioid addiction.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions, maintaining regular service hours.
• Reviews and updates treatment plans with patients, involving family members and significant others as needed.
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans as required.
• Handles patient grievances and complaints as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of individual counseling experience, or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with 1 year of individual counseling experience, or Associate’s Degree with a current certification and 1 year of supervision.
• Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II, or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
• A positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude towards the patient population is essential.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical professionals.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment protocols.

Benefits

BayMark Offers Excellent Benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accidental Injury)
• Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Pay

Salary Range: $25.00 to $26.29 per hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Regularly scheduled intervals for individual and group counseling sessions.