Substance Abuse Counselor (LADC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW)
Description
Position Overview
Suspected Substance Abuse Counselor needed to assist patients through medically assisted programs and offer coping strategies for opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group and individual sessions for crisis management and therapy evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Counsels patients individually and in groups
- Develops and implements individual and group patient teaching projects
- Coordinates all services throughout treatment
- Responds to patient grievances and complaints
- Collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists for best overall outcome
Qualifications
- MUST have a CADC or CAC in the state of Connecticut
- PREFERRED: LCSW/LICSW, LMHC, or LADC certification
- Demonstrated counseling experience
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
- Positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude towards patient population
- Bi-Lingual preferred
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Rewarding opportunity to impact individuals' lives
What To Expect From Us
Health Care Resource Centers is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to high-quality patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. We aim to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improve their quality of life.
BayMark Health Services is dedicated to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.