What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Addictions Counselor - Grace Medical Center - New Hope position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Grace Medical Center's outpatient substance use disorder treatment program offers many types of treatment and services to patients who struggle with the disease of addiction. All services are certified by the State of Maryland and are Joint Commission accredited.
Patient Population includes those who has a diagnosis of opioid use disorder and/or substance use disorder. Our care team also helps to manage acute and chronic illnesses.
Job Summary
Under general clinical supervision, is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of client treatment plans utilizing knowledge of chemical dependency and age appropriate holistic growth and development issues to ensure that care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Provides individual, group and family counseling services. Also provides addiction recovery education and case management, psychosocial referral, discharge and follow-up as core components of service.
Requirements
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
- THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS AS FOLLOWS: MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. ONE SATURDAY PER MONTH REQUIRED FROM 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM ***
Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Grace Medical Center's outpatient substance use disorder treatment program offers many types of treatment and services to patients who struggle with the disease of addiction. All services are certified by the State of Maryland and are Joint Commission accredited.
Patient Population includes those who has a diagnosis of opioid use disorder and/or substance use disorder. Our care team also helps to manage acute and chronic illnesses.
Job Summary
Under general clinical supervision, is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of client treatment plans utilizing knowledge of chemical dependency and age appropriate holistic growth and development issues to ensure that care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Provides individual, group and family counseling services. Also provides addiction recovery education and case management, psychosocial referral, discharge and follow-up as core components of service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with four years of general counselor experience. Four (4) years’ experience as a Chemical Dependency Counselor may substitute for educational requirements.
- Addiction Counselor Trainee (ADT) status or higher level of certification/licensure (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LCSW-C or LCPC or higher)
- Trainee status must take required exam for certification within 2 years of being hired and the organization will pay for first exam
- Trainee status must obtain certification within timeframe allotted by the Board of Professional Counselor and Therapists
- Basic knowledge of addictions and its progression; familiarity with chemical dependency techniques and therapies; working knowledge of primary treatment
- Basic computer operation literacy.
- Experience working in MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) settings.
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention strategies
- Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.