Substance Use Counselor

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients through medically assisted programs and provides techniques for managing opioid addiction.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions, establishing and reviewing treatment plans with patients.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments and coordinates all services throughout the treatment process.
• 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 assigned 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 a 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 preferred.
• A positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude towards the patient population is required.

Pay

Salary range: $26.50 to $30.00 per hour. Salary is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, education, specialty, and training.

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
• BayMark University Learning
• Total compensation includes more than just the value on the paycheck.