P/T COUNSELOR

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, and Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP).
• May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement.
• Counsels screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations.
• Conducts post testing for participants as they go through the program.
• Interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by above assessment tools.
• Reviews Division of Corrections (DOC) files.
• Scores and interprets results of assessment and testing tools.
• Prepares written reports based on results of assessment and testing tools.
• Creates and maintains individual treatment plans for the participants.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions and group counseling.
• Maintains clinical chart per the Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations and requirements.
• Completes discharge and aftercare plans.
• Participates in staffing regarding participants with other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health and Human Services counseling field and an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) designation OR;
• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and Certified Associate Counselor – Drug & Alcohol (CAC-AD) certification.
• Certified as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department.
• American Psychological Association’s Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.