Temporary Substance Use Counselor

Description

Career Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Suicide abuse counselor will be responsible for assisting patients through medically assisted programs and providing techniques for managing opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the counselor evaluates patients' progress during therapy.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Counselor will coordinate care of assigned patients and report patient status and concerns to the treatment team.
• Counselor will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop and implement patient treatment plans according to state regulatory requirements.
• Counselor will provide clinical services and patient care and education on opiate addiction counseling to patients.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills are required.
• Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

What to Expect from Us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse 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 of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.