Addiction Counselor - ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LMSW, LCPC

·         About: Facility is a substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment program that provides:

• Assessment Services
• W.A.R.M.S. Walk-In Crisis Management
• Detox and/or Withdrawal Management
• High-Intensity Residential SUD Treatment
• Low-Intensity Residential SUD Treatment
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Interview Process:

• Prefer in-person but will do virtual where needed

Patient Demographics:

• Age Group: Adults (18+)
• Group Sizes: Pending from client
• Group schedules:
• EHR System used: myAvatar used; with Eleos AI Automation
• Supervision: Offered onsite

Schedule:

• Full time Schedules: M-F day shift; may require some evenings and weekend availability when needed
• Opportunity for overtime!
• Part time Schedules: Open to part time staff who can do min 2-3 days a week or every weekend

Coverage:

• Open to temp, temp to perm, and direct hires

Licensures accepted:

• Top focus – ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGPC, LMSW, LCPC
• Accepted licensures: an Alcohol and Drug Trainee certification (ADT) through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC or LICSW/LCSW

The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drugand alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and grouptherapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs.The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assistswith behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmentaland learning disabilities, substance use, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health required
• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment required
• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age