Counselor PT

Pyramid Healthcare•Bowie, MD

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Counselor to join their behavioral health team in Bowie, Maryland. As a Counselor, you will provide comprehensive clinical services to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and other behavioral health concerns. Working alongside an interdisciplinary treatment team, you'll help clients develop the skills, support systems, and treatment plans necessary to achieve long-term recovery and wellness. This is an excellent opportunity for both licensed clinicians and Maryland-approved trainees seeking to grow their careers within a mission-driven organization committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

Requirements

Maryland Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT)
LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor)
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
LGADC (Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical)
Any active trainee status, certification, or professional licensure recognized by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong clinical assessment and counseling abilities
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to gather, analyze, and apply information to solve complex clinical situations
Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and client risk concerns
Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use treatment, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
Criminal background screening
Drug screening
License and credential verification
Any required state-mandated clearances

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Specialized training in Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Specialized training in Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized training in Collaborative Documentation
Experience working within Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Experience working within Behavioral Health Programs
Experience working within Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Experience working within Residential Treatment
Experience working within Outpatient Treatment Programs
Passionate about recovery and behavioral healthcare
Builds strong therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and ethical practice
Thrives in a collaborative team environment
Maintains excellent clinical documentation standards
Committed to supporting clients throughout their recovery journey

Responsibilities

Evaluate the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and their families.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Facilitate individual counseling, family therapy sessions, therapeutic groups, and psychoeducational programming.
Coordinate care and communicate with referral sources, outpatient providers, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record in accordance with program policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide documentation and clinical support for utilization review activities and continued stay authorizations.
Participate in discharge planning, aftercare development, and outcome tracking initiatives.
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as needed.
Assist with program curriculum development, clinical programming enhancements, and evidence-based treatment initiatives.
Participate in on-call rotations based on program and organizational needs.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment in all aspects of client care.
Complete all required trainings and maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.