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Substance Abuse Counselor role at Health Care Resource Centers (a BayMark Health Services company) Position Overview Substance use counselor will be in charge of 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, the 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 the best overall outcome. Responsibilities Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitate establishment and review with each patient the initial treatment plan Complete bio‑psychosocial assessment Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints Develop after‑care plans and discharge plans Other related duties as determined by the supervisor Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision; certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus Must demonstrate a positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen Salary Range Salary ranges from $23.00 to $25.44 an hour, based on experience, education, specialty, and training. Benefits 401(k) match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury) Company‑paid Short & Long Term Disability Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Flexible Sick Time Employee Referral Program Perks Program Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave University Learning Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information. What to Expect Health Care Resource Centers is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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. Equal Employment Opportunity BayMark Health Services is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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