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BayMark Health Services

Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC)

BayMark Health Services, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Position at Health Care Resource Centers: Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview Substance Abuse Counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted programs and providing techniques for addressing opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, the counselor evaluates patients’ progress during therapy and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists to achieve the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.

Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient.

Complete bio-psychosocial assessment.

Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.

Develop and participate in individual or group patient teaching projects.

Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.

Carry out other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification (CADC).

Preferred: LCSW/LICSW, LMHC and/or LADC.

Demonstrated counseling experience.

Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.

Positive, non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward patients.

Bi‑Lingual preferred.

Satisfactory criminal background check and 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 counselor career path.

Rewarding opportunity to impact individuals’ lives.

What To Expect From Us Health Care Resource Centers, 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 status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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