Addictions Counselor 3

Summary Of Position Responsibilities

The Addiction Counselor will provide therapeutic services to clients at three residential treatment program locations, ensuring high-quality care in alignment with program goals. The counselor will be responsible for conducting one 45-60-minute session per day at each location and collaborating with supervisors and program directors to optimize client outcomes. This position requires the counselor to adhere to a structured weekly schedule, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in supervisory and operational check-ins.

Scheduled Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate group counseling sessions at three designated locations as per the weekly schedule.
• Address addiction recovery, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention in therapy sessions.
• Tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of clients, ensuring evidence-based approaches are utilized.
• Participate in scheduled weekly check-ins with the Counseling Supervisor every Wednesday.
• Collaborate with the OMHC/SUD Operations Manager and Program Director for additional tasks as needed.
• Accurately document client sessions, treatment plans, and progress reports in alignment with organizational policies.
• Submit documentation promptly to maintain compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Travel to designated residential treatment locations as per the daily schedule.
• Coordinate effectively between locations to maintain punctuality and consistency in service delivery.

Unscheduled Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with work-related requests.
• Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed.
• Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation.
• Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
• Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.
• Ensure the medical director or clinical supervisor reviews and co-signs documents as required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk, stand, or stoop;
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Regularly drives a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office, in client’s homes or in the community;
• Work exposes incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases;
• Work may expose incumbent to dangerous and volatile situations; which could result in bodily injury.

Competencies And Skills

• Proven working experience in counseling, including as a nurse, medical, mental health care manager, or a related job;
• Excellent knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement;
• Previous experience with psychological aspects of care;
• Effective communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge;
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask;
• Compassionate with teamwork skills;

Education / Training / Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in addiction counseling, preferably in a residential setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• To be eligible for this contract, the contractor must hold valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC)
• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD)
• Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD)
• Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
• Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Registered Psychology Associate
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH)