FT Counselor for busy MAT Program: LADC, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, or CADC

Description Compassionate Full Time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

• Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time.
• Details to be discussed during the interview process.
• Middlesex Recovery is an addiction treatment program that provides medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings.

As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis , we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

Primary Job Function :

The licensed c ounselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder. Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable then to experience improved quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor will play a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices and state regulations; coordinate all services throughout treatment. Conducts initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services. Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment. Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as clinically indicated. Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints. Develop aftercare and discharge plans. Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Must be a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $40.00 to $45.00 an hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

401K match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Voluntary Worksite Benefits ( i.e., Accidental Injury) Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Company paid Basic Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Flexible Sick Time Employee Referral Program BayMark Perks Program Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave BayMark University Learning Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

Middlesex Recovery is a 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. Middlesex Recovery 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.