Substance Use Counselor/Clinician
BAART Programs·Newport, Vermont
BAART Programs·Newport, Vermont
The counselor provides individual and group therapy to patients managing opioid addiction through medically assisted treatments. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment and discharge plans, and collaborating with medical staff for positive patient outcomes.
The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for supporting patients through medically assisted treatments and providing techniques to manage opioid addiction. The counselor facilitates both individual and group sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies, evaluates patient progress throughout the counseling process, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors to help patients achieve positive overall outcomes.
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitates establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Other related duties as determined by the supervisor
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Behavioral Science Substance abuse counseling experience, preferred. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records) Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Salary ranges from $23.73 to $28.00 an hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training. BayMark offers excellent benefits: 401K match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Company paid Basic Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Flexible Sick Time Employee Referral Program Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information. What 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.
Candidates must hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Behavioral Science and possess a non-judgmental attitude. Experience in substance abuse counseling and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) are preferred.
Market context
Substance use counseling roles in Vermont are often tied to ongoing behavioral health and recovery services, so employers typically look for clinicians who can work consistently with high-need clients and document care accurately. This role is competitive because it asks for a behavioral science degree, preferred substance abuse counseling experience, and EMR proficiency; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you apply, review the EMR expectations and prepare examples of counseling documentation and client engagement.
