Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee ADT - Baltimore, United States - BayMark Health Services

Description

Job Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor NeededPosition Overview:Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, 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:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patients recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Certification or license is requiredCAC-AD, CPC-AD, LCPC, LADAC or ADTfrom the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Associates Degree in Counseling
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for Maryland Counselors
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals life

COVID-19 considerations:Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City.What to expect from us:MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, isa progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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 Servicesis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow 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 veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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