What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist position at BayMark Health Services?
Job Description:
The Substance Use Counselor will be responsible for assisting patients with medically assisted treatments and providing techniques for handling opioid use. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor evaluates patient progress during counseling and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist the patient in achieving improved outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The Substance Use Counselor will be responsible for assisting patients with medically assisted treatments and providing techniques for handling opioid use. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor evaluates patient progress during counseling and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist the patient in achieving improved outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments
- Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan
- Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Certified Counselor in the State of California
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus; must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
