Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CAC-AD / CSC-AD) $3K Sign-on Bonus

MATClinic Services LLC•Dundalk, MD

12d•$29 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

MATClinics is hiring an Addiction Counselor to provide integrated behavioral healthcare focused on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. The counselor works within a multidisciplinary team that may include medication-assisted treatment, psychiatry, and mental health therapy, supporting patients in recovery from opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use. The role aligns with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors regulations and includes comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, case management, service coordination, team collaboration, support-system education, and clinical documentation. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, including one evening shift until 7:00 PM. Schedules may change based on patient needs. The position offers a hybrid model for eligible roles. Compensation is $29–$35 per hour, based on licensure level and clinical experience, and the role is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus subject to the attached agreement.

Requirements

Active Maryland counseling or social work certification or license: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C.
At least 1 year of experience in addiction counseling or behavioral health.
Strong proficiency navigating multiple technology platforms and electronic systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools, workflows, and evolving processes.
Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a high level of clinical professionalism.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical biopsychosocial evaluations, screenings, and assessments, and participate in developing diagnostic impressions for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Partner with patients to create and carry out individualized treatment plans addressing initial care, ongoing recovery, continuity of care, relapse prevention, and discharge.
Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed care and behavioral health modalities.
Manage an assigned caseload and help patients coordinate services, navigate treatment, and access referrals.
Participate in team meetings and case presentations, collaborating with medical and psychiatric providers on integrated patient care.
Engage family members and support systems by providing education, guidance, and community resources to strengthen patients’ recovery networks.
Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Benefits

$3,000 signing bonus, subject to the terms of the Signing Bonus Agreement.
Board-approved clinical supervision, including weekly group and individual supervision for trainee, certified, and graduate-level credentials.
Continuing Education Unit stipend and paid time off for approved clinical training.
Reimbursement for license renewal and examination costs.
401(k) with a 4% Safe Harbor match.
Health insurance plans for individuals and families.
Voluntary short-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Flexible hybrid work model for eligible positions.
Personal leave.
Sick and Safe Leave.
Paid holidays.