Substance Abuse Counselor, Assertive Community Treatment - Baltimore, MD ($2,500 sign-on bonus)
About The Position
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. What to expect. This is a mobile opportunity to provide individualized treatment to individuals who often respond better to non-traditional therapies, such as walk and talk. You will meet each client where they are and develop treatment plans built on trust and safety .
Requirements
- One of the following combinations: A bachelor’s degree and be a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD). A master’s degree and be a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). A master’s degree and be a Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC). A CSC-AD certification may be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to obtain CAC-AD certification within 2 years of hire and supervision is available.
- A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health
- Working with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Transporting and/or accompanying clients to medical and other appointments as needed
Benefits
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
