Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC) and Approved Supervisor to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland. The counselor will clinically monitor, coordinate, and implement medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards and PrimeCare policies and procedures, and serve as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The candidate must be eligible to provide supervision to CAC-AD and CSC-AD staff.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC).
- Must be eligible to supervise CAC-AD and CSC-AD staff members.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another related human services field, with a concentration in mental health coursework.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
- Ability to gain patients’ trust and build a working relationship.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Clinically monitor, coordinate, and implement MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards and company policies and procedures.
- Serve as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
- Engage inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions addressing substance-abuse-related concerns.
- Assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
- Assess and document inmate/patient treatment responses.
- Facilitate group and individual sessions for inmates/patients in MAT.
- Assist with discharge planning for patients on the MAT caseload or collaborate with inmate services staff on discharge planning, where applicable.
- Facilitate or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations with staff across disciplines.
- Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee and subcommittees, and assist in establishing quality assurance standards and audit criteria.
- Serve on medical unit and facility committees as needed.
- Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Submit copies of professional licenses and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family plans.
- 401(k) with discretionary company match.
- Paid time off accrual, up to a maximum accrual of nine days (72 hours) per year.
- Six floating holidays, prorated in the first year based on hire date.
- Sick and safe leave under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act, accruing at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
