Addiction Counselor

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home days
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Casual work attire
• Lively atmosphere

We are seeking Maryland State-approved ( Trainee, CSC-AD, CAC-AD...) counselors to provide individual and group counseling to substance abusers and their codependents with the goal of helping them establish and maintain a substance-free lifestyle, thereby enhancing their quality of life. Assess, treat, counsel, and refer clients of the agency. Provide crisis intervention services.

• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Assist in the client intake process
• Administer approved assessment instruments and interpret the results.
• Ability to determine the level of care placement using ASAM criteria
• Familiarity with the OP, IOP & PHP levels of care
• Develop treatment plans (Initial and Concurrent Reviews) to include problem areas, goals, interventions, desired outcomes, and treatment strategies, as well as make referrals for services.
• Provide counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorders.
• Facilitate didactic group meetings with clients
• Provide individual/crisis counseling sessions
• Attend weekly supervision, treatment team sessions
• Provide individual and group counseling services, coordinate referrals and additional service linkage throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate and updated client records.
• Involve families, significant others, and additional providers in the client's recovery process whenever possible.
• Respond, as needed, to client grievances and treatment concerns.
• Abide by all policies, procedures, and practices.
• Successfully complete all training within the required timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification or license (ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC) is required: Trainee Status letter from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists