Licensed Substance Abuse Counselors

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour

Bright Futures Ahead Behavioral Health program offers a supportive, nurturing and therapeutic environment. The primary goal is to provide high quality substance abuse and mental health services. Seeking Substance Abuse Counselors to provide counseling and guidance to patients and family members to assist them in understanding and coping with substance dependence issues.

 Duties include: performing assessments of patient needs, motivations and backgrounds; developing treatment plans; conducting group counseling sessions and/or substance abuse education classes; and performing individual counseling under close supervision. Work is performed under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Supervisor and is reviewed through observation, review of documentation and service delivery, conferences, and reports. This position is accountable to the CEO,  Program Director, and Substance Abuse Clinical Director.

 The program is in search of clinicians to include: ADT, CSC-AD, and CAC-AD who possess a varied array of experience and will work with clients and:

•  Provides individual counseling to patients and family members to assist them in recognizing problems related to substance abuse and in developing alternative behaviors.
• Facilitates substance abuse group counseling sessions to assist patients in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse and in developing coping behaviors.
• Develops, revises and implements treatment plans in cooperation with patients to assist them in remaining substance free and in coping with social, marital, legal, and/or employment problems.
• Conducts substance abuse assessments and writes assessment summaries.
• Conducts substance abuse education classes.
• Conducts quarterly reviews of patient progress and documentation (i.e. treatment plans).
• Confers with patients, family members and others to gather information which may be of value to the treatment team; explains the program methods and objectives and obtains their cooperation in the treatment/rehabilitation process.
• Participates in case conferences with other members of the treatment team to provide input in developing a treatment plan and to make recommendations on its implementation.
• Performs follow-up activities for outpatients or continuing care patients in obtaining services such as support group counseling, halfway house counseling, vocational training, etc.
• Develops patient progress reports and evaluations according to program requirements.
• Completes patient-related documentation (such as progress notes, case notes, summaries, and other associated forms for record keeping) in a timely manner and within corporate guidelines.
• Attends and participates in on-the-job training, workshops and seminars.
• Participates in supervision to enhance clinical skills.Qualifications, Education and Experience
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree with CSAC, or National Certification or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in substance abuse, psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice or closely related areas.
• Prefer Certified Substance Abuse Certification or national certification
• Experience working with substance dependence population, preference given to persons with Medication Assisted treatment experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS -

• Two years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with substance disorders
• Working knowledge of the DSM-V
• Thorough understanding of clinical documentation
• Working understanding of Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations (COMAR) for behavioral health services.
• Effective time management skills

Provides direct counseling services to substance dependent individuals in an outpatient setting. Services include assessment and evaluation, treatment planning, individual counseling and group counseling.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)
• counseling: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• ADT, CSC-AD, and CAC-AD

Location:

• Baltimore

Language:

• English
• Spanish

Work Location:

• Office or Outreach locations

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Disclaimer:

 *All background checks, verification of credentials and fitness for duty have time frames for completion and required frequency.  

• *In the event that background checks, credential verification or fitness for duty cannot be fully completed, the CEO will mitigate the hiring decision.
• BFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.