Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD

Kolmac • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are seeking an experienced, licensed addiction counselor to support patients in intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. Counselors facilitate individual and group treatment, build collaborative treatment alliances, and work with an interdisciplinary team to address substance use and co-occurring psychiatric needs. The posting is evergreen and is intended to build a pipeline for current and future opportunities; an immediate opening may not be available when candidates apply.

The role includes rotating on-call coverage for patients experiencing crises outside business hours for a few weeks per year. Kolmac and CCG offer clinical supervision, professional development, and opportunities to grow with an expanding program. The organizations describe a diverse and inclusive culture and are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

• Active Maryland credential: ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD.
• At least 2 years of experience in the substance use disorder (SUD) field.
• Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfort working within an electronic medical record system.
• Familiarity with diverse recovery modalities, including 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, and Harm Reduction.
• A flexible, creative, team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Group treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative, individualized treatment alliances that adapt to patients’ changing needs.
• Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the IOP level of care.
• Design and deliver addiction and recovery education presentations.
• Lead case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative goal-setting, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, family members, and other providers.
• Partner with the treatment team to address patients’ co-occurring psychiatric needs.
• Use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches in daily practice.
• Complete evaluations using DSM-V and ASAM level-of-care criteria.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that meets state and CARF standards.
• Rotate on-call coverage for patients in crisis outside business hours for a few weeks per year.
• Bring energy and a teacher’s spirit to recovery education, both in and out of sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $25–$30 per hour, based on location, experience, licensure, and skill level.
• Clinical supervision to support growth toward advanced licensure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment support.
• Paid professional development time.
• Paid vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed