Substance Use Counselor

Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group 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 for the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Facilitate establishing and reviewing the initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at scheduled intervals; 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 and discharge plans.
• Perform 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), CADC II, or Massachusetts state LADC II.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.
• Demonstrates a positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Salary Range

Salary starting at $25.00 per hour. The salary for the selected candidate(s) will be based on a variety of factors, including 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
• 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 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 providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and follows 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.