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Maryland Wellness and Recovery is looking to add to our clinical team at our Bethesda, Maryland, facility. The counselor will work directly with our patients assisting them to achieve a sober drug free lifestyle while maintaining the highest quality of care in a safe and healing environment. The counselor will be part of an expanding team where support and respect are commonplace.
Monday- Friday- Hours can be discussed upon interview.
No major holidays.
Eligible candidates will be required to pass a national background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address substance use issues
- Utilize applied behavior analysis techniques to develop treatment plans and interventions
- Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Implement therapy strategies to promote positive behavior change
- Offer addiction counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance use
- Utilize behavior management techniques to address challenging behaviors
- Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment approaches
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation of patient progress and treatment plans
- Provide compassionate and effective patient care throughout the recovery process
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques
- Proficiency in applied behavior analysis principles and strategies
- Experience in providing patient and family counseling services
- Solid understanding of behavioral health concepts and practices
- Ability to implement cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapy techniques effectively
- Knowledge of addiction counseling principles and interventions
- Skill in behavior management strategies for addressing challenging behaviors
- Proficient in conducting patient assessments for treatment planning purposes
- Attention to detail in maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Excellent interpersonal skills for providing compassionate patient care
Requirements:
- Valid Maryland certification or licensure as a Substance Use Counselor (ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC or LCPC)
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines
- Familiarity with community resources for referrals and support services
-Dependability a must
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Benefits
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Work Location: In person, some telehealth may be needed.
Job Type: Full-time
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$62k-71k (estimate)
04/18/2024
08/14/2024
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