Full Time Addiction Counselor Trainee

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Essex
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Compassionate Addiction Counselor Needed! **Sign on Bonus offer ends January 31, 2021** **Currently offering a sign on bonus for new employees that sign an offer letter by January 31, 2021** *Bonus details will be discussed during the interview process. * 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 have unlimited 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. Title: Full Time Addiction CounselorLocation: Essex, MDSchedule: M-F 5:30a-2p with rotating Saturdays Primary Job Function:Addiction counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients' progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients' achieving overall outcome.Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Facilitates intakes or assist with intake process
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Other related duties as determined by supervisorQualifications - Education - Certifications:
  • Certification or license is required CAC-AD, CPC-AD, LCPC, LADAC or ADT from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
  • Minimum of 1 year experience either thorough internship or counseling in addiction.
  • Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient populationBenefits:
    • Competitive salary
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
    • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
    • Free CEUs offered
    • Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
    • Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' life
    • Tuition Reimbursement What to expect from us:MedMark a 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. MedMark 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.

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