Substance Abuse Counselor
Summary:
The Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to establish healthy coping skills and a support network to sustain abstinence and to develop an individualized relapse prevention plan to maintain the client's recovery after they have completed The Intensive Outpatient Program.
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
- Assist 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
- Assist 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
- Educate families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop 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
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Location: K&I Healthcare Services - Landover
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CAC-AD (Required)
Shift availability:
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
- 401(k) with 3% matching after one year of employment.
Ability to Relocate:
- Baltimore, MD 21201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person