Lead Counselor for Inpatient Addictions

Hudson Behavioral Health•Salisbury, MD

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join our established and expanding organization. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Hudson Behavioral Health is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization providing Behavioral Health Treatment in Salisbury, Maryland. Since its inception in 1980, Hudson Behavioral Health has been providing cutting edge treatment for Substance Use and other co-occurring disorders. Our services include Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Partial Hospitalization, Treatment, 3.1 Housing and Outpatient Services. The Lead Counselor provides clinical leadership and supervision to counseling staff within the inpatient SUD treatment program. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centered care in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Lead Counselor facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, oversees documentation and treatment planning, supports staff development, and maintains a limited caseload to model best clinical practices and promote continuity of care.

Requirements

Have a Maryland CAC-AD certification

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising counseling staff or leading clinical teams
Experience working with addicted individuals with co-occurring mental health issues
Ability to provide clinical supervision to counseling staff.

Responsibilities

Maintain a reduced caseload, providing individual, group, and family counseling in accordance with program standards, as needed.
Conduct assessments, develop and update individualized treatment plans, and document progress and discharge planning in compliance with regulatory and agency requirements.
Ensure that all clinical interventions are evidence-based, and consistent with best practices in SUD treatment.
Provide clinical consultation and intervention for complex cases, in collaboration with the Clinical Director as needed.
Directly supervise counseling staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Lead interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and staff huddles to ensure consistent communication, coordinated care, and treatment plan alignment across disciplines.
Facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and complaints in accordance with agency policies, ensuring consultation with the Clinical Director or Compliance Director when required.
Oversee staff compliance with clinical documentation, program protocols, and ethical/professional standards, consulting with the Clinical Director for guidance on complex clinical or regulatory issues.
Support staff development through coaching, training, and corrective action as appropriate.
Develop and maintain group therapy schedules to ensure adequate coverage, variety, and consistent implementation of evidence-based curricula for the counseling team.
Coordinate staff schedules, coverage for absences, and caseload assignments to maintain continuity of care and program operations.
Participate in program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and audits, collaborating with the Clinical Director to align counseling services with overall program goals.
Approve and submit staff timesheets, schedules, and related documentation in accordance with agency policy.
Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new counseling staff and interns.
Serve as a liaison between counseling staff and program leadership, communicating operational updates, clinical trends, and staff needs.
Represent Hudson Behavioral Health professionally at community events, committees, or other assigned functions.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment that supports patient healing and staff engagement.