Substance Counselor (CAC-AD, CSC-AD)

The primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive substance assessments; conducting individual and group sessions; and handling some aspects of case management. Utilizing EHR system, counselors are required to properly document all work.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care.
• Set objectives and goals for treatment and develops treatment plans in conjunction with the Clinical Director and Medical Director/Psychiatrist/NP/PA staff.
• Provides individual or group treatment on a long term or short-term basis.
• Consult with family, community, and external health agencies to obtain information and to coordinate therapy, and to help patients utilize resources of agencies.
• Maintain patient charts and records, including evaluation, progress notes, individual treatment plan, medication logs, order sheets, and discharge summaries.
• Prepare reports on patients referred to outside agencies.
• Provide assistance as needed for inpatient care, as required, by patient admission to hospital, state, or other private institution.
• Always uphold CARF standards.
• Complete a CQI report at the end of each month for 10% of total attended sessions for that month.
• Submit a bi-weekly spreadsheet of attended sessions to Office Manager and Clinical Director.
• Attend all scheduled training and meetings including weekly supervision.
• Complete admin duties as needed.
• When the need for cancelling or rescheduling patients is needed, the assigned counselor is responsible for contacting their caseload as well as notifying the office staff and Clinical Director via email.
• All notes must be completed the same day as the service is provided, with the appropriate billing codes.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Substance Counselor Certification under the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Minimum of 1-year experience working in an outpatient substance use disorder or inpatient treatment setting.
• Completed an Associate’s degree in Substance Counseling.
• Understanding of and ability to conduct ASAM assessments and utilize the ASAM criteria to make appropriate level of care recommendations with rationale.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crownsville, MD 21032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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