Summary of Position Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the substance abuse counselor provides assessment, education, and counseling on chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, and relapse prevention to individual clients and their families. The substance abuse counselor is responsible for matching individuals with clinically indicated treatment deemed appropriate at the time of the initial assessment and ongoing assessments thereafter. The substance abuse counselor also collaborates with the client's psychiatrist, therapist, and other health care providers to promote a holistic treatment approach.

Essential Duties

• Complete comprehensive assessments of client's substance use history, provide appropriate diagnosis and level of care placement when necessary, and prepare individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
• Engage in case management, develop treatment goals, collaborate with referral sources, physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, psychiatrists, parole and probation, etc. to meet the needs of the client.
• Provide evidence-based practices that meet the regulating agencies requirements when providing individual sessions, group counseling and provide addiction/ mental health education in accordance with CARF/COMAR regulations.
• Document progress notes, client's response to treatment, complete discharge plans and maintain related records and charts in EHR system based on COMAR and CARF requirements.
• Develop and write treatment plans based on client intake and assessment, encourage client engagement, ensure timely clinical information from intake to discharge, make appropriate referrals, assure continuity of care to meet the consumer's needs.
• Facilitate OP/IOP substance use disorder groups and then compose group notes and other detailed clinical documentation.

Job Qualifications

• Active CAC-AD licensure at a minimum.
• At least 2 years’ experience with a substance use disorder population.
• Computer literate and experience working in electronic medical records systems.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions.
• Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems.
• Familiarity with DHMH/CARF requirements.

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

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• substance abuse counseling: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Maryland (Required)

Work Location: Remote