Substance Abuse Counselor

Description Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!Position Overview:The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid use disorder. The counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselors 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 determinationCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentInvolve families and significant others in patient's recovery process whenever possibleDevelops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projectsOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications:Must have a LCAS or CADC in the state of North CarolinaPrevious experience working with Medically Assisted Treatment addiction patients for at least one year preferred. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient populationThe ideal candidate will be personable, adaptable & coachable. Have the ability to identify with patients' struggle and have a passion for this career path!Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screenBenefits:Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time off and paid holidaysExcellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career pathRewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' life What to expect from us:BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services Company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, 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 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.