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Health Care Resource Centers

Substance Use Counselor

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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.

$27,595 / year median in Massachusetts

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Substance Use Counselor Health Care Resource Centers - 3.6 Woburn, MA Job Details Full-time $25.20 - $28.84 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Individual therapy Patient counseling Full Job Description Description Compassionate Substance Use Counselor Needed!
Position Overview:
Substance use counselor will be in charge of 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, the 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 the best overall outcome.
Responsibilities:
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Involve families and significant others in patient's recovery process whenever possible Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Other related duties as determined by the supervisor
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience Master's Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience Associate's Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification and 1 year of supervision. Certifications include CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), or CADC II or Massachusetts state LADC II Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
Salary Range:
Salary ranges from $25.20 to $28.84 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:
Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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