SUD Counselor Hygea Healthcare

Hygea Healthcare, Inc.•Baltimore, MD

18d

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The SUD Counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to assist recovering individuals in preventing relapse and promoting long-term recovery. The SUD counselor will use an outcomes-based approach and evidenced-based practices to achieve results.

Requirements

Minimum of Associates Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or Addictions.
Licensed or Certified as a SUD Counselor: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW.
Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education
Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR system a plus
Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service
Must be self-directed to complete tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with two or more years in an AOD or mental health setting preferred.
experience with EMR system a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external Hygea Healthcare treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help.
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
Assist clients to meet all requirements of their care and maintain an update and individualized treatment plan for each client.
Use evidence-based practices to meet the clinical needs of each client.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program and communicate needs, progress, and barriers.
Participate in agency and community committees.
Provide education by presentation or workshops to clients, families, or the community at large.
Consistently follow agency requirements for documentation completion to insure timely filing for billing and regulatory compliance.
Availability to be on-call for patient care and required holiday (One per year).