Substance Use Disorder Counselor - LMSW/LCSW/LCPC

The LMSW/LCSW/LCPCcollaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide input in thedevelopment of the plan of care for those patients requiring social workintervention.  The LMSW/LCSW/LCPCprovides medically necessary intervention to patients who have social oremotional problems that are, or are expected to be, impediment(s) to theeffective treatment of the medical condition and/or rate of recovery.

Position Details:

• Position: Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensure accepted:  LMSW, LCSW, LCPC
• Setting: Residential Treatment Center
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8a-4p or 9a-5p

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will plan and conduct activities, including counseling clients on an individual and group basis. This individual must be capable of performing independent and advanced work with clients within the program. He/she must demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care.  In addition, this person must have a broad understanding of how a program operates and how each client moves along in the treatment system.
• Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments, and individual and group supervision.
• Keep records such as TAP/ bio-psychohistory and assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines. 
• Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
• Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and /or mental health problems.
• Provide substance use counseling, assessment, and education to clients in individual and group sessions as scheduled.
• Select and provide appropriate educational materials for clients concerning substance use.
• Maintain client charts with all relevant program forms and reports.
• Work collaboratively with Program Director to develop and execute treatments plan for each client’s care. (Includes assessing and advising on client status in program).
• Refer clients to other additional support services as needed.
• Responsible for a full client caseload.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Continue special training in areas designated by Supervisor. 
• All other duties assigned

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com