Addictions Counselor - Full Time

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Owings Mills, MD

6d•$26 - $35

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a licensed or certified Addictions Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The counselor helps clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful recovery goals through treatment and support. The role involves managing a client caseload, providing individual and group counseling, assessing needs, coordinating care, documenting services, and supporting clients as they plan for continuing care and connect with community resources. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible start and end times and either an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Some flexibility for weekends or holidays may be needed. Counselors may be asked to adjust their hours one day per week to accommodate evening sessions, such as 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or noon–8 p.m. 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.
All experience must have been performed in the Human Services field.
Acceptable degrees include, but are not limited to, Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, and Criminal Justice.

Nice To Haves

CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, LICSW, or LCSW certification or licensure is preferred.
Experience as a licensed or certified counselor is sought.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients in accordance with 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 afterward.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on 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 comprehensive treatment plans.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect them 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.