What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor position at BayMark Health Services?
Description
At BayMark Health Services, we are seeking a compassionate Full Time Substance Use Counselor to join our team.
Position Overview
We are committed to providing 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.
Responsibilities:
- Familiarity with 12 Core Functions of Counseling
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
- Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
- Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
- Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
- Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
- Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Preferred License: Current addiction/substance abuse certification, CAC I, CACII, or higher certification.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
- Ability to Counsel 50-60 Patients with documentation each month.
- Satisfactory criminal background check & drug screen.
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
About Us:
BayMark Health Services is a progressive substance use treatment organization committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.
