Alcohol Assessment Counsel I (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

6d•$48,653 - $79,299•Onsite

About The Position

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Addiction Counselor I to conduct substance use assessments on clients in Pretrial Services. This is a non-civil service position with a salary range of $48,653.00 - $79,299.00 Annually, with a starting pay of $48,653.00 Annually. The City of Baltimore offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, as well as wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
An alcohol and drug trainee letter or certification as an Alcohol and Drug (ADT), Certified Supervised Counselor (CSC-AD) or Certified Associate Counselor (CAC-AD) from the State of Maryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
An equivalent combination of education and experience: an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university and two years of paid or volunteer counseling experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, treatment modalities, and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
Knowledge of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use.
Knowledge of the social and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist.
Knowledge of ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in helping relationships.
Knowledge of principles of learning and a variety of educational techniques.
Knowledge of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse, and dependence.
Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to clients, their families, and their significant others.
Knowledge of federal, State, local, and agency policies and procedures governing the delivery of treatment services.
Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other professionals and agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients with substance use disorders and their families and significant others.
Ability to make constructive therapeutic responses when the client's behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.
Ability to accurately document client information.
Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening must be successfully completed.
Completion of a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments of clients suspected of having a substance abuse disorder(s).
Refer clients when necessary, to the proper treatment facility.
Monitor the clients’ treatment attendance and progress through both written documentation and oral contacts.
Write summary reports which include recommendations on each client and submit these to the judges to be used for sentencing purposes.
Provides counseling and case management services to clients with substance use disorders with the least complex problems as defined by standard treatment criteria.
Screen clients with substance use disorders to determine the most appropriate initial course of action concerning substance treatment.
Assess clients with substance use disorders to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress.