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

Kolmac • Frederick, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have been helping people rebuild their lives after addiction since 1973. They are growing and looking for a counselor in Brooklyn, MD. This role offers the opportunity to carry a caseload that allows for genuine patient connection, work with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and receive support for clinical skill development, fostering a career rather than just a job. The position is for an experienced, licensed addiction counselor who desires meaningful work without burnout.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Group treatment experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual sessions across IOP group programs.
• Build collaborative, individualized treatment alliances that flex with each patient's changing needs.
• Design and deliver addiction/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.
• Apply 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 (a few weeks per year).
• Bring energy and a "teacher's spirit" to recovery education, in and out of session.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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