Addictions Counselor - Full Time (Gaudenzia Chesapeake Programs)

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Owings Mills, MD

5d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a licensed or certified Addictions Counselor to support clients on their recovery journey. The organization’s mission is to promote long-term recovery through comprehensive treatment and support for people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. The counselor will help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. This role is based at Gaudenzia Chesapeake Programs in Crownsville, Owings Mills, Glen Burnie, or Baltimore, Maryland. The position offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule, generally either 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with flexible start and end times. Hours may need to be adjusted one day per week to accommodate evening sessions, potentially to 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or noon–8 p.m. There may also be some flexibility for weekend or holiday work. Compensation is $26.44–$34.61 per hour, based on education, credentials, and experience.

Requirements

At minimum, hold an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) certification through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Experience must have been performed in the Human Services field.
Acceptable degrees include Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and related fields.

Nice To Haves

Preferred credentials include CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, LICSW, or LCSW.
Experience and credentials beyond the minimum are reflected in compensation.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients according to program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, 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 client treatment-plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding-source reviews and make recommendations about treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a thorough treatment plan.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect them with resources to support their personal goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge, according to regulatory guidelines, until they are established with other case management or social services.