Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor-Remote

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Ogden
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!Want to work Remote?** Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time.****Details to be discussed during the interview process.**BAARTservices is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.BAART, 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 BAART,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:Substance abuse 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. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.Essential Job Functions:

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Involve families and significant others in patients recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Other related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications - Education - Certifications:
  • Associates and/or Bachelor in Behavioral Sciences
  • Qualifying Utah License - ASUDC, CASUDC, CASUDC-I, SUDC, CSUDC, CSUDC-I, LMHC, CMHC, LPS, LCSW, CSW, SSW or eligible Psychology graduate working towards an SSW license
  • Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screenWhat to expect from us:BAARTa progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.BAARTis 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 veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.PI153753667

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