Substance Abuse Counselor
Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to be responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients aged 18 and over.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities.
- Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
- Coordinate clients' engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA / CA / AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
- Initiate and maintain contact with the client's family members and / or significant other.
- Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
- Monitor caseload's urine results and make adjustment to client's treatment plan accordingly.
- Enter client activity data.
- Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
- Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
- Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and / or Clinical Supervisor.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures.
- Computer experience required.
- Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
- Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
- At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists : Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW.
- Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Classified Title : Substance Abuse Counselor
Role / Level / Range : ACRP / 03 / MA
Starting Salary Range : Min $16.92 - Max $29.61 HRLY ($47,490 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group : Casual / On Call
Schedule : variable
Exempt Status : Non-Exempt
Location : Remote
Department name : SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel area : School of Medicine
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