Licensed Counselor/ADT Counselor

About the role

Substance abuse counselor will assist patients through medically assisted programs and offer techniques for managing opioid addiction. The counselor conducts group and individual sessions to help with crisis management and coping strategies, evaluates patients’ progress during therapy, and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists for optimal treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in the patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitate, establish, and review the initial treatment plan with each patient
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints as needed
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans
• Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor

Requirements

• Certification or license is required: ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, or LCADC from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime with prior approval.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accident injury, hospital indemnity, and critical illness plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Paid time off and bereavement leave
• Flexible sick time
• Employee referral program

About the company

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.