Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Needed!
Position Overview Counselor Trainee 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.
Responsibilities: Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determinationFacilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessment.Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possibleDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansAbility to handle stressful situations and interact with othersOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications: Applicants must currently hold an ADT or ADT eligible status in the State of Maryland.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 and drug screenBenefits: Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time off and paid holidaysTuition Reimbursement Program for Maryland CounselorsExcellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career pathRewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ lifeCOVID-19 considerations: Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City. What to expect from us: MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program, 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. 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.