Addiction Counselor

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Elkton, MD

12d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, committed to treating individuals impacted by substance use and mental health disorders through compassionate and evidence-based treatment. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, investing in program enhancements and patient care flexibility. This role is for an experienced Addiction Counselor at the Hagerstown, MD location, requiring innovation, a commitment to developing counseling skills, and collaboration within an inter-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate is invested in patient care with a solution-focused attitude.

Requirements

Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
Flexible and creative team player
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD field.
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc
If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required
ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD, CADC in Maryland

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience preferred, but not required
five years is preferred (continuous sobriety for staff in recovery)

Responsibilities

Working Monday-Friday 7a-3p
Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the OTP levels of care
Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients
Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position
Works with treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients
Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc
Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable
Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
Carries the on-call phone for one week, several times through the year – supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of our business hours when applicable
Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
Other duties as assigned