Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Towson, MD
1,001-5,000 employees
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PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW/LCSW, or LGPC/LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for this role!

  • The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.
  • Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
  • Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
  • Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
  • Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
  • Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
  • Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
  • Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
  • Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
  • Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
  • Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.
  • Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LADC, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD) and/or Licensed Clinician (LMSW/LCSW or LGPC/LCPC)
  • Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
  • Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
  • Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship
  • PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
  • Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Hourly Rate is $30.00 - $35.00
  • Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
  • Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
  • Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i.e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.
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