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, establishing and reviewing treatment plans.
• Coordinates all services throughout treatment and involves families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process.
• Develops aftercare plans and discharge plans as needed.
• Responds to patient grievances and complaints.
• Performs other related duties as determined 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 or High School Diploma with 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 a plus.
• Demonstrates a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical professionals
• Strong therapeutic skills

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, 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
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Pay

Salary range: $28.00 to $29.00 per hour. Salary is determined based on various factors including experience, education, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Regularly scheduled intervals for individual and group counseling sessions.