Substance Abuse Counselor

Summary:

The Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to establish healthy coping skills and a support network to sustain abstinence and to develop an individualized relapse prevention plan to maintain the client's recovery after they have completed The Intensive Outpatient Program.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).
• 1-3 years' experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting.
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with ICANotes is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Displays excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Assist clients in developing treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with IOP staff with after care plan
• Assist clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Educate families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as support groups and job placement services.
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Location: K&I Healthcare Services - Landover

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)
• Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CAC-AD or ADT (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person