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Mental Health Counselor Substance Use Addiction

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$62,000 - 87,000 yearly

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Job Description - Mental Health Counselor Substance Use Addiction



Benefits:


  • 401(k)

  • Bonus based on performance

  • Opportunity for advancement

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition assistance




Treatment program seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor to help provide direction and support for our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for developing treatment and recovery plans, and identifying behaviors that impede rehabilitation. You will also be required to facilitate individual, group, therapy sessions. This role requires you to provide client care (including appropriate documentation for 10 clients per day. Official caseload will be determined upon hire. 
 
You should be familiar with the latest treatment methods and collaborate with other mental health care specialists to ensure excellent clinical knowledge and demonstrable counseling experience.
 Responsibilities:



  • Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge.

  • Evaluating and counseling patients' physical and mental behaviors.

  • Meet with clinical supervisor once every two weeks remotely or in person.

  • Participate in weekly in-service remotely.

  • Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.

  • Facilitating individual, family and group therapy sessions.

  • Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress.

  • Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers as needed.

  • Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.

  • Accurate and timely written documentation into EMR reporting system (or similar) as per the training provided during onboarding.

  • Adherence to regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well.

  • 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/BHA) 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.

  • Must perform at least one billable service per hour each scheduled workday. Other duties as assigned.

 Travel Requirements: 15% of the time traveling for client events and activities


Benefits:



  • 401(k)

  • Sick Leave

  • No-Cost Clinical Supervision: Benefit from regular and free clinical supervision and get feedback and guidance from experienced therapists.

  • Collaborative and Supportive Community: Become part of a friendly and supportive team of therapists and staff, who will encourage and collaborate with you.

  • Potential Student Loan Repayment

  • Hourly rate negotiable depending on experience.





Schedule:



  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday; potential Saturdays for overtime. 

Work setting:



  • Community health center

  • In-person

  • Office

  • Outpatient

Work Location: In person
 Qualifications:



  • At least a Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, human services, psychology or similar is preferred.

  • Or must have any of the following Licenses: LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT,  LGADC in Maryland.

  • Previous experience with the treatment of clients with substance abuse issues or with emotional, behavioral or mental health problems.

  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems. 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.




Compensation: $62,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year






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