Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor and make a meaningful impact on individuals battling addiction. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive clinical counseling, support recovery journeys, and facilitate behavioral health interventions. Your expertise will guide clients through assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy, empowering them to achieve lasting sobriety and improved mental health. We are committed to fostering a dynamic environment where your skills in psychotherapy, crisis management, and patient care drive positive change every day. Duties

• Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine client needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy.
• Deliver specialized addiction counseling and mental health counseling tailored to diverse populations, including children, families, and adults.
• Manage crisis situations with effective crisis intervention techniques, ensuring client safety and stabilization.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records following HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including case management, social work, and medical professionals, to support holistic recovery efforts.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics like substance use disorders, PTSD care, and behavior management strategies while adhering to CPT coding for billing purposes. Skills
• Strong proficiency in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and behavior management techniques.
• Expertise in motivational interviewing to motivate clients toward positive behavioral change.
• Experience with child & family counseling, home & community care programs, hospital settings, and crisis management environments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), HIPAA compliance, and medical records management.
• Ability to perform patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and case management with sensitivity to mental health conditions like PTSD.
• Skilled in research methods related to behavioral health outcomes and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for intake procedures, patient education, and collaboration across healthcare teams. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches! Our team is passionate about supporting recovery journeys with energy, dedication, and professionalism—making a real difference every day.

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hagerstown, MD 21748

Salary : $25 - $34