TEMPORARY Registered Counselor (12 week assignment)
- Temporary
Open in 1 location
BAART Programs posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
California
2 open- $25.13–$26.13/hr
Los Angeles, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
- $25.13–$26.13/hr
Los Angeles, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
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About the job
TEMPORARY / FULL TIME (12 WEEKS) REGISTERED COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY- CA
Counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder . Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable then to experience improved quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor will play a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need , best practices and state regulations; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
- Conducts initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services.
- Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.
- Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as clinically indicated .
- Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
- Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor.
Qualifications
- 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.
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Salary Range:
Salary ranges from $25.13 to $26.13 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.
Qualified Full -Time Employees receive
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Accrued Sick Time
- Candidate Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
- BayMark University Learning
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 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.
BAART Programs 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.
From BAART Programs's job posting for Los Angeles, CA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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