OTP Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of individual counseling experience OR Master's Degree in Behavioral Science with a minimum of 1 year of individual counseling experience OR Associate's Degree or High School Diploma with a current certification such as: CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), CADC II, LADC I (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I), LADC II
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree