Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!
Position Overview:Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with
assisting patients through medically assisting programs and
offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse
counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist
with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally,
Substance abuse 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:
- Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling
sessions.
- Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status
and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development
and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State
regulatory requirements
- Provide clinical services and patient care and education and
opiate addiction counseling services to patients
- Excellent documentation and computer skills required
- Other related duties as determined by supervisorQualification:
- Candidate should have at least one of the following
qualifications:
- Masters Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency,
psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical
specialization), or a related field with practical experience,
preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the
experience is not in this setting.
- Bachelors Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical
experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere.
- Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical
experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
A plan is required if the experience is in a different
setting.
- Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide
certification body that is a member of a National certification
body or certification by another state governments substance abuse
counseling certification board.
- 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
lifeCOVID-19 considerations:Everyone will be asked to be in
compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State,
County and City.What to expect from us:MedMark Treatment Centers, a
BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse
treatment organization 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.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
veterans status or any other classification protected by
State/Federal laws.
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Keywords: BayMark Health Services, Cuyahoga Falls , Substance Abuse Counselor, Other , Washington, Ohio
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