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Substance Use Disorder CounselorHealth Care Resource Centers • Somersworth, NH, US
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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers • Somersworth, NH, US
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Overview

Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor needed. The role focuses on assisting patients through medically assisted programs and providing techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to aid crisis management and coping strategies, and evaluates patient progress during therapy. Collaboration with doctors, nurses, and therapists is expected to support best overall outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
  • Facilitates, establishes, and reviews the initial treatment plan with each patient
  • Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
  • Completes bio-psychosocial assessment
  • Involve families and significant others in the patient's recovery process whenever possible
  • Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
  • Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed
  • Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans; completes all discharge paperwork
  • Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

  • Minimum HS Diploma; Associate's or Bachelor's or Master's in a related field preferred
  • Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus
  • LADC, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC highly desirable
  • Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population
  • 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' life

    • What to expect

    Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable laws that prohibit employment discrimination.

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    Health Care Resource Centers

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    Substance Use Disorder Counselor • Somersworth, NH, US