OTP Substance Use Counselor

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor position offering free garage parking in a secure, convenient location and a stable schedule designed for work-life balance (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM).

About the Role

Substance use counselor will assist patients through medically assisted programs and offer techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to help with crisis management and coping strategies, evaluates patients’ progress during therapy, and collaborates 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 the initial treatment plan with each patient
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment
• Provide individual and group counseling services at regularly scheduled intervals
• Coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Involve families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans
• Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience, or
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience, or
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision (certifications include CAC, CADC, CADC II, or Massachusetts state LADC II)
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Pay

Salary ranges from $26.50 to $29.32 an hour, based on experience, education, specialty, and training.

Benefits

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