BayMark Health Services Careers
Substance Abuse Counselor
BayMark Health Services Careers, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Description
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!
Position Overview:
Substance abuse
counselor
will be in charge with assisting patients through
medically assisting
programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse
counselor conducts
group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse
counselor
will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy.
Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for
best
overall outcome.
Responsibilities
: Counselor
will conduct individual and group counseling sessions. Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients Excellent documentation and computer skills required Other related duties as determined by supervisor Candidate should have at least one of the following qualifications: Master’s Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting. Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere. Associate Degree
in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is in a different setting. Full certification as an
addictions
counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a
National
certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board. 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. 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’ life
What to expect from us: MedMark Treatment Center
s
, a BayMark Health Services company,
is
a
progressive substance abuse treatment organization
is 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.
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counselor
will be in charge with assisting patients through
medically assisting
programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse
counselor conducts
group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, Substance abuse
counselor
will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy.
Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for
best
overall outcome.
Responsibilities
: Counselor
will conduct individual and group counseling sessions. Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients Excellent documentation and computer skills required Other related duties as determined by supervisor Candidate should have at least one of the following qualifications: Master’s Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting. Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere. Associate Degree
in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is in a different setting. Full certification as an
addictions
counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a
National
certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board. 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. 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’ life
What to expect from us: MedMark Treatment Center
s
, a BayMark Health Services company,
is
a
progressive substance abuse treatment organization
is 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.
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