Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Towson, MD

11d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW/LCSW, or LGPC/LCPC) to join the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is currently being offered.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures.
Serving as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
Engaging inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions to address substance abuse related concerns.
Actively assisting with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
Assessing and documenting treatment responses of inmates/patients.
Facilitating group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT.
Assisting with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborating with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning.
Facilitating/participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
Being a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees.
Assisting in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
Serving as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
Developing and conducting in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Submitting a copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.

Benefits

Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
Hourly Rate is $30.00 - $40.00
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.
Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
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.
$5,000 sign on bonus