BAART Programs
Full Time Counselor
BAART Programs, Hammond, Louisiana, United States, 70403
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!
Position Overview:The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist the patients in achieving overall outcomes.Responsibilities:Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan.Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.Other related duties as determined by supervisor.Qualifications:Must be licensed in Louisiana as LAC or LRC.Preferred License: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.Ability to collaborate with compassionate and knowledgeable counseling team members.Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.What to expect from us:BAART Programs,
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BayMark Health Services company , is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.
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Position Overview:The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist the patients in achieving overall outcomes.Responsibilities:Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.Facilitate, establish, and review with each patient the initial treatment plan.Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.Other related duties as determined by supervisor.Qualifications:Must be licensed in Louisiana as LAC or LRC.Preferred License: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.Ability to collaborate with compassionate and knowledgeable counseling team members.Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.What to expect from us:BAART Programs,
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BayMark Health Services company , is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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.
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