Substance use Counselor

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate Substance Use 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 patient 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 assessments.
• 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 (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), CADC II, or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is 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 $21.60 to $24.00 an hour. The salary for the selected candidate will be set based on factors such as 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

About Us

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program committed to 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.