Substance Use Disorder Counselor BHT
BAART Programs·Chandler, Arizona
BAART Programs·Chandler, Arizona
The counselor provides individual counseling services, conducts assessments, and develops treatment and discharge plans for patients. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and facilitate recovery through crisis management and family involvement.
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 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.
Provide individual counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment. Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination. Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan. 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 supervisor.
Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science Field with 1 year of experience. LASAC (Associate Substance Abuse Counselor in AZ) or higher Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
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’ life 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 a Master’s degree in a behavioral science field and possess an active LASAC certification or higher. At least one year of relevant experience is required, along with the ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.
