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BayMark Health Services

PT Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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PT Substance Use Counselor

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BayMark Health Services

Position Overview Substance use counselor will assist patients through medication‑assisted programs and offer techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group and individual sessions for crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor evaluates patients’ progress and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists for comprehensive treatment.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessment and evaluation interviews to determine service eligibility.

Facilitate establishment and review of the initial treatment plan with each patient.

Complete bio‑psychosocial assessment.

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

Involve families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process whenever possible.

Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.

Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.

Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of individual counseling experience.

Master’s degree in Behavioral Science with at least 1 year of individual counseling experience.

Associate’s degree or high school diploma with a current certification (CAC, CADC, or CADC II) and 1 year of supervision.

Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.

Demonstrates a positive, non‑judgmental, accepting attitude toward patients.

Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Salary Range Hourly wage: $23.53 to $26.15.

Benefits for Qualified Part‑Time Employees

401(k) retirement plan

Accrued sick time

Employee referral program

Bereavement leave

BayMark Perks Program

Jury duty & witness duty leave

BayMark University Learning

What to Expect From Us Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

BayMark Health Services is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to following compliance guidelines 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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