Addictions Specialist

Addictions Specialist About Us About Us Salary $50,000 - $60,000 per year Posted Date 10/31/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | Road to Recovery Full-Time County Contractual Position open to all qualified candidates. Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 and Jennifer Road Detention Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense. Job Description Nature of Work: Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provide direct counseling services to individuals receiving treatment under the Road to Recovery Opioid Treatment Program, servicing the community clinic on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, as well as inmates at the Jennifer Road Detention Center. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate degree in addictions counseling or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Working with individuals on Medication in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), as evidenced by employment history. Have an understanding and knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutic medications used to treat opioid use disorder. Experience conducting screenings and assessments for substance use disorder treatment with an understanding of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of care and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria for Opioid Use Disorder. License or Certification: Good standing as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Certified (LCSW-C) or Certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or ADT. Notes: Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in sociology, addictions counseling, health and human services, social work, or related major from an accredited college or university OR a Master's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university, will also be considered. The posting is located at the Road to Reocovery South location in Annapolis and will be serving inmates at the Jennifer Road Detention Center. Desired or Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing counseling to individuals with substance use disorders in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment setting is preferred. How to Apply Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply. Send a completed County application or resume to: Human Resources 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer Smoke-Free Workplace Additional job opportunities with Anne Arundel County State of Maryland Reference #3132

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000