Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

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 $22.99 to $23.99 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: