Full Time Addiction Counselor Trainee

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Compassionate Addiction Counselor Trainee Needed!**Sign on & Retention Bonus offer ends May 31, 2021 ****Currently offering a sign on bonus for new employees that sign an offer letter by May 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 Counselor Intern/TraineeLocation: Baltimore, MDSchedule: M-F 5:30a-2p, 10a-6p with rotating Saturdays 5:30a-1p 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:

• Will perform a full range of clinical counseling services for clients entering a methadone treatment program; perform admission-intake functions and documents as well as case management.
• Acts as liaison between the client and community services.
• Participates in team and individual supervision and other staff activities as needed.Qualifications - Education - Certifications:
  • Associates Degree in Counseling.
  • Certification or license is required: Trainee Status letter from the state of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
  • Satisfactory criminal background and drug screen Benefits:
    • Competitive salary
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
    • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
    • Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
    • Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lifeWhat 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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