Substance Abuse Counselor, Assertive Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Frederick, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor works in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program providing comprehensive, mobile treatment services to adults with persistent mental health illness who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings. The counselor provides individualized treatment where and when clients need it, including non-traditional approaches such as walk-and-talk sessions. Treatment plans are developed with an emphasis on trust and safety.

The role works with a multidisciplinary treatment team, community resources, and clients’ support systems to assess substance use in relation to mental health, support treatment goals, and maintain timely clinical documentation. The counselor may transport or accompany clients to medical and other appointments. Work is generally Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend availability required. Appointments and work may be scheduled with independence and flexibility, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following certifications: Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT), Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD), Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC).
• If hired with ADT status, obtain CSC-AD certification within four years of the hire date, not to exceed the State Board renewal eligibility period.
• Two years of work experience, including volunteer work.
• A driver’s license with three points or less.
• Access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments examining the relationship between substance use and mental health.
• Work with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Transport and/or accompany clients to medical and other appointments as needed.
• Provide individualized mobile treatment, including non-traditional approaches such as walk-and-talk sessions.

Benefits

• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Free clinical supervision for employees working toward licensure.
• Licensing and certification preparation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• Cross-discipline collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed