Counselor / Counselor Intern

Description

Compassionate

Licensed Chemical Dependency

Counselor

Intern

Needed!

Position Overview :

Dynamic Counselor Intern to provide treatment and casework services to patients as directed by the counseling supervisor.

We would like you to provide timely counseling and documentation for

patient services based on plan of care and complete referrals and timely documentation

for other identified needs, such as psychological, and social needs of patients.

Responsibilities : Prepare

and maintain accurate and timely patient files.

Coordinate

care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment

team accordingly.

Conducts

comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of

patient treatment plans according to State OTP regulations.

Qualifications :

Minimum age requirement of 18

Must hold a LCDC-I license in the state of Texas.

Required / Maintained

state trainee status, intern, registration or in training standing.

Have

experience working with opiate addicted population.

Exhibits

excellent written and oral communication skills.

Skilled

in conducting assessments, utilization of ASI criteria for appropriate patient placement,

treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and crisis intervention.

Excellent

documentation and computer skills required.

Knowledge

of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs

of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease,

the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV

transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.

Ability

to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and

work autonomously.

Exhibits good time management skills.

Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills.

Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision.

Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

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 :

MedMark Treatment Centers

a BayMark Health Services,

is

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 veteran's status or any other classification protected by State / Federal laws.

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