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.
Certified Counselor -La Puente Clinic BAART Programs - 3.3 La Puente, CA Job Details Full-time $26.39 - $27.39 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 Clinical social history assessment Mid-level Outpatient experience Transitional care planning in clinical case management Emotional support for patients 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 consultations Patient progress monitoring Patient counseling Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Counseling Certification Health education and counseling Substance abuse recovery planning Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Comp assionate Certified Substance U se 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:
Certified 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 $26.39 to $27.39 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:
BAART Programs , a BayMark Health Services company, is a 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 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.