Correctional Substance Use Counselor

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview :

The Substance Abuse Counselor will be responsible for assisting patients through medically assisted programs and providing 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. Collaboration with doctors, nurses, and therapists may be required for comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct initial assessments and evaluations for service eligibility.
• Involve families and significant others in the recovery process when possible.
• Establish and review treatment plans with each patient.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications :

Certification or license such as ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, or LCADC from the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required.

Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Salary Range :

From $44,000 to $80,000 annually. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime with prior approval. Salary will be based on experience, education, licensure, and training.

Benefits include :

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans

Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Our total compensation package offers value beyond salary. Contact BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to Expect :

MedMark Treatment Centers, part of BayMark Health Services, provides a progressive outpatient substance abuse treatment program dedicated to high-quality patient care. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, age, origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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