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

Kolmac•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are seeking qualified addiction counselors for current and future opportunities. This is an evergreen posting intended to build a pipeline; an immediate opening may not be available when an application is submitted. The counselor works with patients in intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, providing group and individual treatment and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address substance use and co-occurring psychiatric needs. The role offers clinical supervision and professional development, with opportunities to grow in a program that is actively expanding.

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.
A flexible, creative, team-oriented approach to a growing program.

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience.
Familiarity with recovery modalities including 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, and Harm Reduction.

Responsibilities

Build collaborative, individualized treatment alliances that adapt to each patient's changing needs.
Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the IOP level of care and provide individual sessions.
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.
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

Competitive pay of $25–$30 per hour, based on location, experience, licensure, and skill level.
Clinical supervision to support development toward advanced licensure.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment support.
Paid professional development time.
Paid vacation time.
A culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Career growth opportunities in an expanding program.