Addictions Counselor

Project Chesapeake • Edgewood, MD

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About The Position

Project Chesapeake provides addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy, and dual-diagnosis treatment. The organization is seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and professional full-time Addictions Counselor to work in an outpatient setting. Its mission is to help individuals learn to live a positive, sober lifestyle and make changes that support successful independent living.

The counselor runs outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use disorder groups; completes assessments, treatment plans, group notes, and other clinical documentation under the supervision of an LCSW-C; and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain excellent client care and treatment. The role also involves occasional training and maintaining licensure requirements.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay varies by licensure and ranges from $52,000 to $65,000 per year.

Requirements

• Active ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW, or LGPC license in the State of Maryland.
• At least 2 years of experience with a substance use disorder population.
• Computer literacy and experience working in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and compassion for client care.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DHMH and CARF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use disorder groups.
• Complete substance use disorder assessments, treatment plans, group notes, and other clinical documentation under the supervision of an LCSW-C.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team to maintain excellent client care and treatment.
• Attend occasional trainings and maintain licensure requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Optional medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Optional 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed