Description
Position at MedMark Treatment Centers Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!
Position Overview : Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction.
Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
Additionally, Substance abuse 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 best overall outcome. Responsibilities :
- Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements
- Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients
- Excellent documentation and computer skills required
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications :
- Must have Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Behavioral Science / Human services, CAP Certified a plus.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus
- Must be willing to work one weekend a month and early morning hours is a must.
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
- 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
30+ days ago