Substance Abuse Counselor ADT, LCADC, CAC-AD, & CSC-AD

Hybrid Available!

Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor - ADT, LCADC, CAC-AD, & CSC-AD encouraged to apply!

Full Time Schedule:  Monday - Friday 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM & occasional Saturdays, 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Our Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Pine Heights Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland , is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Abuse Counselor:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Education Requirements:

• HS graduate or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in addiction counseling field, internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required
• Prior experience working in an addiction recovery environment preferred
• Knowledge of MAT (medication assisted treatment) preferred

Licenses/Certifications: 

Considering the following:

• ADT (Alcohol and Drug Trainee) or Certification from the MD Board of Professional Counselors
• LCADC
• CAC-AD & CSC-AD
• All other MD State licensures in mental health or social work

AHCTC

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.