Alcohol And Drug Associate Counselor Provisional
Wicomico County•Wicomico, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
This position will learn to provide individuals the ability to learn about the disease of addiction, explore ways to live their lives without the use of substances, and obtain guidance to further their recovery.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services counseling field from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or completion of a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and training.
- Candidates must apply for and receive a letter of authorization to practice as a trainee from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists within 90 days of their date of hire.
- Employees must successfully obtain certification or licensure from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirements for Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
- Employees assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
- Experience working with the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities
- Learn to provide individuals the ability to learn about the disease of addiction.
- Explore ways to live their lives without the use of substances.
- Obtain guidance to further their recovery.
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
