Substance Abuse Counselor in Training
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, full-time Substance Use Counselor-in-Training to assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. The counselor will conduct individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies, evaluate patient progress, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to support patients in achieving their overall treatment outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate familiarity with the 12 Core Functions of Counseling
- Provide individual and group counseling services at regularly scheduled intervals
- Coordinate all services throughout the treatment process
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments
- Conduct initial assessment and evaluation interviews to determine service eligibility
- Develop aftercare and discharge plans
- Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient
- Ensure accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with federal and state regulations governing NTP clinics
- Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor
Requirements
- Current addiction/substance abuse certification (CADC I or above) in the State of Georgia, credentialed through GACA or ADACBGA
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
- Ability to counsel 30-40 patients with documentation each month
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
Qualifications
- Demonstrated positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward patient population
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 to impact individuals’ lives
About Us
MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization committed to delivering the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our 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.