Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Intern

About the Role

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. The Counselor will conduct individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies, evaluate patients’ progress, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to support patients in achieving their overall treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Coordinate all services throughout the treatment process.
• Facilitate, establish, and review the initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services in a trauma-informed manner.
• Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess an LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) in the state of Texas.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path.
• Rewarding opportunity to impact individuals’ lives.

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 ultimate 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.