Registered Counselor
BAART Programs·Antioch, California
BAART Programs·Antioch, California
The counselor provides individual and group therapy to patients struggling with opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with medical staff to improve patient outcomes.
The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid use. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patient's achieving improved outcomes.
Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Registered Counselor in the State of California. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population. Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Salary ranges from $26.20 to $29.20 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 program that 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 providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines 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 be a Registered Counselor in the State of California and pass a drug screen and background check. Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals and a non-judgmental attitude are highly preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
