Bay Mark Health
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAC, LMAC, LAC)
Bay Mark Health, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Description
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed! Position Overview Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically-assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
Provides individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork.
Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
Kansas issued LAC or LMAC required
Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
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 BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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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Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed! Position Overview Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically-assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
Provides individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork.
Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
Kansas issued LAC or LMAC required
Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
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 BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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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