Addiction Counselor

Maryland Treatment Centers • Rockville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Avery House for Women and Children is looking for an Addiction Counselor to provide support to women in early recovery.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in chemical dependency or related field
• 2 – 4 years experience in behavioral healthcare, specifically addictions or related field.
• Must have minimum of Alcohol and Drug Trainee Status or one of the following certification or license with the State of Maryland: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC) , Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) , Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) , Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) .

Nice To Haves

• Strong ability to multi-task
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner
• If licensed, knowledge of best mental health practices for co-occurring clients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to effectively engage clients with substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Demonstrate ability to understand medication assisted treatment.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling sessions with focus on addiction related topics.
• Responsible for intakes and assessments, problem identification, treatment planning, recording progress notes, and developing discharge plans, review of continuing care plans.
• Responsible for maintaining contact with referral sources and other agencies involved in client care (i.e. child welfare, criminal justice system and housing programs).
• Ability to provide individual, group and family therapy.

Benefits

• Supervision for certification and license provided.
• Easy access to Metro
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree