Substance Use Counselor
About the Role
The Substance Abuse Counselor will assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. They 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 treatment outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with the treatment team.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop and implement patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements.
- Provide clinical services, patient care, education, and opiate addiction counseling.
- Maintain excellent documentation and computer skills.
- Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Must have a CADC or be working toward a CADC and able to obtain it within 2 years of employment while supervised.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
- Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Pay
Salary ranges from $23.00 to $24.00 an hour. The salary will be set based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, specialty, and training.
Benefits
- 401K match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans
- Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
About Us
MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization 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.