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

Kolmac•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are seeking an Addiction Counselor in Brooklyn, MD. This role involves facilitating group and individual sessions within IOP group programs, building treatment alliances with patients, and working with a team that addresses co-occurring psychiatric needs. The position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' lives while developing clinical skills and advancing one's career in a supportive environment.

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

Build collaborative, individualized treatment alliances that flex with each patient's changing needs
Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the IOP level of care
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