Substance Abuse Counselor/Counselor Trainee

Description Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed! Position Overview: The substance abuse counselor will be responsible for assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure the best overall outcome. Responsibilities: Conduct individual initial assessments and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination. Involve families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process whenever possible. Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient. Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed. Develop aftercare and discharge plans. Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor. Qualifications: Certification or license is required: ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, or LCADC from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen. Salary Range: From $44,000 to $80,000 annually. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime with prior approval. The salary will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, and training. Benefits include: 401K match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability Company-paid Basic Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Flexible Sick Time Employee Referral Program Consider the total compensation package by contacting BayMark Health Services for more information. What to Expect: MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, offers a progressive outpatient substance abuse treatment program focused on addressing the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improved quality of life. BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected classification.

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