BAART Programs
Licensed Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselor
BAART Programs, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Position Overview
Substance abuse counselor will assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies, and evaluates patients’ progress during therapy. Counselors may collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize patient treatment and outcomes. Responsibilities
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Provide 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 from us
BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our 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, national 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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Substance abuse counselor will assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies, and evaluates patients’ progress during therapy. Counselors may collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to optimize patient treatment and outcomes. Responsibilities
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Provide 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 from us
BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our 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, national 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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