Counselor/Counselor Intern

DescriptionEnsure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!Position Overview:The Substance abuse 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.Responsibilities:Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatmentEnsure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patientsConducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determinationFacilities, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment planCompletes Bio-psychosocial assessmentDevelop aftercare plans and discharge plansOther related duties as determined by supervisorQualificati ons :Must be credentialed in Louisiana as a RAC, CAC or LACCITs will be accepted if they have obtained their number and meet the educational requirements.Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient populationAbility to collaborate with compassionate and knowledgeable counseling team members.Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screenBenefits:Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time off and paid holidaysExcellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career pathRewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lifeWhat to expect from us:BAART Programs,   a BayMark Health Services company , is 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.BayMark Health Services 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.PIa8d75561d891-37344-38286040

Created: 2025-10-02