Substance Use Disorder Counselor

<p><b>Description</b> </p> <div><div><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"></span></p><div align="center" style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: center;background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: black;">** Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time. **</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: center;background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: center;background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: black;">** Details to be discussed during the interview process. **</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(51,51,51);"> </span></b></div><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Position Overview</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">:</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">The </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> handling opioid use disorder. The c</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">ounselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">counselors</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy.</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">the best</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> overall outcome.</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Responsibilities</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">:</span></p><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Other related duties as determined by supervisor</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"></span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Qualificati</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">ons</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">:</span></p><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Full or provisionally licensed in the state of North Carolina, </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">CADC or </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">LCAS required</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Previous experience working with Medically Assisted Treatment addiction patients for at least one year preferred.</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">The ideal</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> candidate will be personable, adaptable & coachable. </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Have the ability to</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> identify with patients' struggle and </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">have</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> a passion for this career path!</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Benefits:</span></p><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Competitive salary</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Generous paid time off and paid holidays</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path</span></li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.6pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></li></ul><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">What to expect from us:</span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">MedMark Treatment Centers,</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> a BayMark Health Services Company, </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">is</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">a</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> progressive substance abuse treatment organization</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">committed</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> Our </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">ultimate goal</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> 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.</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">BayMark Health Services</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">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, </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">pregnancy, marital status</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition,</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">disability</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">,</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p></div></div>

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