Alcohol And Drug Associate Counselor

Charles County•Charles, MD

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to conduct substance use screenings and assessments and to provide counseling and case management to clients with substance use disorders in outpatient clinics and jail-based treatment settings. This position may provide both individual and group counseling interventions and must be able to evaluate, consult, and refer clients to collateral agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.
Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the certification requirements for Certified Associate Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.
In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must be certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct substance use screenings and assessments
Provide counseling and case management to clients with substance use disorders in outpatient clinics and jail-based treatment settings.
Provide both individual and group counseling interventions
Evaluate, consult, and refer clients to collateral agencies as appropriate.