What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at People Encouraging People?
People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.
Positions are available in Baltimore & Rockville.
We are actively recruiting for a caring, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
The successful candidate that will be selected to join a dynamic and growing team of professionals will provide training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance, incorporating a 12 step focus.
CAC preferred and/or have ADT Trainee Status in the State of Maryland.
Must be able to work with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse in the community as well as in groups.
This position also will provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings. Developing monthly activity calendar identifying community resources to support sobriety and resources.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform drug screens when necessary.
- Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes.
- Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person's life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
In addition, Counselor:
- CAC preferred or hold TRAINEE STATUS with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
- HAVE A VALID MD DRIVERS LICENSE.
People Encouraging People - Employment
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000