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MedMark Treatment Centers

Registered Counselor

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$28,351 / year median in California

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Counselor MedMark Treatment Centers - 3.3 Fairfield, CA Job Details Full-time $26.71 - $27.71 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Clinical social history assessment Mid-level Transitional care planning in clinical case management Overseeing care coordination Substance abuse counseling Support groups Substance abuse Mental health assessments Practical assistance for crisis intervention Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient interaction Patient counseling Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Counseling Certification Case service coordination Health education and counseling Substance abuse recovery planning Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Compassionate Registered Substance Use Counselor Needed!
Position Overview:
The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid use. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patient's achieving improved outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications:
Registered Counselor in the State of California. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. 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 $26.71 to $27.71 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 Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Company paid Basic Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Flexible Sick Time Employee Referral Program 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:
MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use 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 Services is 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 veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.