What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Dependency Counselor position at BayMark Health Services?
The Substance Use Counselor will assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist patients through medically assisted treatments and provide techniques for handling opioid addiction.
- Conduct individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
- Evaluate patients' progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to achieve overall outcomes.
- Provide individual and group counseling services, direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals, and coordinate all services throughout treatment.
- Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
- Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients in a trauma-informed manner.
- Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Possess an Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, or LICDC.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
- Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
- Understand EMR systems (electronic medical records).
- Pass a 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 with the ability to impact individuals' lives
COVID-19 Considerations:
Adhere to the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County, and City.
About Us:
MEDMARK TREATMENT CENTERS, a BAYMARK HEALTH SERVICES company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization committed to high-quality 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 improved quality of life.
BAYMARK HEALTH SERVICES is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on various protected classifications.
