Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!MedMark services is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.MedMark, addiction treatment programs deliver medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we haveunlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. At MedMark,we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

Primary Job Function:Addiction counselor will be in charge with 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, counselor will evaluate patients progress during therapy. Addiction counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Involve families and significant others in patients recovery process whenever possible
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others
• Other related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications - Education - Certifications:
  • Must have current CAC-AD, CSC-AD status as a Counselor at The Professional Board of Counselors & Therapist State of Maryland.
  • Satisfactory criminal background and drug screenCOVID-19 considerations:Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City.Salary Range:The salary for this position is $24.77 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 ProgramTotal 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:MedMark Treatment Center 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.MedMark Treatment Center 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 veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
      
      
      
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