Substance Abuse Counselor

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or ADT.
• 1-3 years' experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting.
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with ICANotes is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Displays excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Aid clients in developing treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with IOP staff with after care plan
• Aid clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Inform families about addiction or behavior disorders and assist them in developing strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as support groups and job placement services
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work setting

In-person

Education

Associate (Preferred)

Experience

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)
• Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• CAC-AD (Required)

Shift Availability

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Baltimore, MD 21201: Relocate before starting work (Required)