Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Crownsville MD

Gaudenzia•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced (licensed or certified) Addictions Counselor to support people recovering from substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role helps clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and pursue meaningful recovery goals through comprehensive treatment and support. The counselor manages a caseload and provides assessments, treatment planning, individual and group sessions, clinical documentation, progress monitoring, care coordination, discharge planning, and post-discharge follow-up. Compensation is based on certification or licensure level, education, and relevant Human Services experience. The position is based in Crownsville, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible start and end times and some flexibility for weekends or holidays. Counselors may be asked to adjust their hours one day per week to accommodate evening sessions.

Requirements

At minimum, an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) certification through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
All experience must have been performed in the Human Services field.
Relevant education may include Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, LICSW, or LCSW credential.
Experience as a licensed or certified counselor.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload in accordance with program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required screenings, intakes, clinical assessments, ASAM assessments, and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client admission.
Document clinical services and interventions in clients’ electronic health records and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and complete tasks within 24 hours of service delivery, and no later than 72 hours after service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on clients’ treatment-plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding-source reviews and make recommendations regarding treatment and length of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to support a thorough treatment plan.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect with resources to pursue personal goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge, in accordance with regulatory guidelines, until they are established with other case management or social services.