Addiction Counselor (LCADC) - Part Time (Hybrid)

Position: Addiction Counselor

Facility Type: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Location: Columbia, MD

Licensure accepted: LCADC

Population: Children, Adolescents and Adults

Schedule: Part Time

• Schedule is flexible between client and staff member, they open Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm so last session can be 7 pm.
• Part time hours starting out, for about 10-20 hours a week with patients added on as needed.
• Hybrid position depending on the patients’ needs the session can be either in person or telehealth.

Start Date: ASAP (~2 weeks following offer)

Contract Length:  18 weeks (opportunity for internal transition)

EssentialDuties/Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge.
• Evaluating patients’ physical and mental behaviors.
• Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
• Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction.
• Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
• Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or public health required
• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment required
• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issues preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

 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