Addiction Therapist

A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Addiction Therapist

Under direct supervision of the Clinical Director, A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Center’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapists provide individual, group & family therapy to patients presenting with SUD, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and/or Co-Occurring Disorders in the outpatient setting. The SUD Therapist supports the clinical team with all aspects of programming for individuals receiving services within the program.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The responsibilities listed below are intended to provide insight into the Addiction Therapist’s general scope of practice. This is not an exhaustive list of job duties performed by employees functioning within this role.

• Complete initial intake assessments, making referrals as appropriate


• Provide individual, group & family therapy to individuals presenting with SUD and/or Co-Occurring Disorders


• Facilitate intensive outpatient group sessions


• Facilitate 12-week Drug & Alcohol Education classes


• Maintain a caseload of 15 clients


• Assist patients with developing Person-Centered Care Plans inclusive of SMART goals in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)


• Document all treatment sessions within 24 hours of service delivery


• Submit pre-authorization requests, concurrent authorization requests & ASAM Risk Rating Scales to insurance carriers at least 2 weeks before expiration to avoid disruption in treatment


• Administer urine drug screens & breathalyzer tests, documenting results in patient’s EHR


• Participate in weekly Clinical team meetings and individual supervision sessions


• Complete annual trainings as required


• Comply with all policies, procedures, regulatory guidelines & standards of care as defined by A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Center, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Optum MD, and other licensing/accrediting bodies

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling


• Minimum of 2 years providing therapy to individuals diagnosed with SUD, AUD, and Co-Occurring Disorders


• Experience providing Trauma-Informed Care and Mindfulness techniques in the clinical setting preferred


• At least 2 years of experience facilitating group sessions


• At least 1 year of experience working in an intensive outpatient setting

Requirements and Skills

• LMSW, LCSW-C issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners; or LGPC, LCPC, LCAD-C issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists


• Working knowledge of MS office and program management software


• Comfortability with documenting in Electronic Health/Medical Records (EHR/EMR)

• Ability to practice discretion, tact, confidentiality, and professionalism in all situations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of and familiarity with local and statewide community resources preferred

A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.