Substance Abuse Counselor

ADDICTION DRUG COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are passionate about making a difference in the world and helping every individual live his or her best life, KMH Medical Services is the place for you. At KMH you will have the chance to work with patients in a caring and positive environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to form treatment plans and monitor progress. We are dedicated to providing the best experience for our patients and employees, so you can enjoy the support of a dedicated team along with excellent pay and benefits. This position will allow you to meet people from all walks of life while providing evidence-based treatment to promote recovery.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counseling to patients in both individual and group sessions (OP, IOP, PHP) on a daily or weekly basis to encourage changes in destructive behaviors and assistance in overcoming dependencies.
• Complete intakes, biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records for every patient containing the patient's history, counseling procedures and services provided, progress completed, and any further issues or treatments required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, family members, government entities, and colleagues as necessary to evaluate a patient's condition, form relevant and measurable goals, create a customized treatment plan, and share recovery progress.
• Establish open and honest communication with clients and their family members, and provide detailed information about addiction, behavioral issues, available services and treatment plans, and methods for continuing growth and development.
• Evaluate patients continually throughout treatment to accurately assess results of specific programs and modify goals and methods as needed, including referring patients to other experts as necessary.
• Create and implement comprehensive aftercare programs customized to each patient's individual needs and circumstances.
• Act as liaison between a patient and family members, medical staff, probation officers, and courts as needed to pass along relevant information about treatment and help create a viable support network for continuing care.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use.
• Knowledge of the social and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist.
• Knowledge of ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in helping relationships; Knowledge of principles of learning and a variety of educational techniques.
• Knowledge of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse and dependence.
• Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to clients, their families and their significant others.
• Knowledge of federal, State, local and agency policies and procedures governing the delivery of treatment services.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other professionals and agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients with substance use disorders and their families and significant others.
• Ability to make constructive therapeutic responses when the client's behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.
• Ability to accurately document client information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education or General Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher, appropriate state license or certification, and successful passage of background check
• Ability to communicate and show compassion for clients
• Understanding diverse cultures

OR - The equivalencies are an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university and two years of paid or volunteer counseling experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The counselor must be certified as a Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) or Certified Associate Counselor Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) in good standing from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) required.

Licensure-

• ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC

COMPENSATION: This is a full-time permanent position with benefits. The starting salary is $27/hr @ 40/week with annual raises.

Work Remotely: No

TO APPLY: This announcement is open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Mr. Devon Thomas

5401 Belair Rd

Baltimore, Maryland 21206

(667) 303-3700

For TEXTING ONLY No phone calls please** - Kelly Heyward, CRNP. (717)577-2736

A Criminal Background Check and Alcohol & Drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment.

...WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ADT or Higher? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person