Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor - Baltimore

Enterprise Mangement Solutions Inc•Baltimore, MD

3d•$50,000 - $167,560•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing outpatient substance use disorder treatment services and outpatient mental health disorder treatment services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The position requires providing therapeutic interventions, developing and reviewing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation in accordance with evidence-based models and program-specific requirements. Services will be delivered in community-based group homes, community-based offices, the company's main office, or via telehealth. The role spans across Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center and Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center.

Requirements

Must hold valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following: Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD), Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD), Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT), Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF), Licensed Psychologist, Registered Psychology Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH), Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH), A Student Intern in one of the above disciplines.
Minimum 1–2 years experience working with dual diagnosis or high-acuity populations preferred.
Must pass background and reference checks.
Familiarity with Medicaid documentation, CARF standards, and trauma-informed care required.
Strong understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses (DSM-5-TR).
Proficiency in developing recovery-oriented, measurable treatment goals.
Ability to maintain timely documentation and clinical billing compliance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.
At least a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience with ICANotes or comparable electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

Facilitating individual, family, and group focused counseling sessions, diagnostic evaluations, assessments and treatment planning sessions as scheduled.
Providing make-up sessions for clients who missed their originally scheduled session.
Allocating time for documentation and session note writing within ICANotes before the conclusion of the service period.
Addressing individual client needs, if requested, within the service timeframe.
Coordinating independently with the program coordinator to ensure client care needs are met.
Maintaining compliance with COMAR regulations, professional licensing requirements, and ethical standards.
Utilizing and maintaining fidelity to the agency’s designated clinical treatment models.
Applying trauma-informed, person-centered practices to every stage of the clinical relationship.
Completing initial treatment plans within the required timeframe (e.g., first 7 days of admission).
Conducting monthly treatment plan reviews to assess goal progress, revise interventions, and document outcomes.
Completing initial diagnostic assessments and evaluations at the start of services.
Performing comprehensive reassessments and updated diagnostic evaluations every 6 months.
Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record system in accordance with CARF, Medicaid, and COMAR standards.
Providing routine case coordination with internal staff and external service providers, including PCPs, housing, probation, or substance use programs.
Maintaining awareness of client barriers and addressing social determinants of health in treatment planning.
Ensuring crisis intervention and safety planning are provided as needed.
Providing substance use disorder focused individual, group, and family counseling for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as scheduled.
Providing mental health disorder focused individual, group, and family counseling for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as scheduled.
Participating in fidelity reviews, clinical audits, and supervision designed to improve quality and consistency of care.
Tracking treatment outcomes and client satisfaction as part of ongoing quality assurance.
Attending required clinical training and CEUs to maintain licensure and model proficiency.
Assisting supervisor with work-related requests.
Collaborating with and serving as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed.
Supporting the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.
Maintaining confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
Participating in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.
Participating in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.
Ensuring the medical director or clinical supervisor reviews and co-signs documents as required.