What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Addictions Counselor position at Vigilant Healthcare Solutions LLC?
Vigilant Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Addiction Counselor / Substance Use Therapist for a part-time, long-term hybrid opportunity in Frederick, MD.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Certified Addiction Counselors, Substance Use Disorder Therapists, and Co-Occurring Disorder Clinicians looking to work in a growing outpatient behavioral health clinic alongside a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team that includes psychiatric providers.
Addiction Counselor Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling for adolescents and adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Complete substance use assessments, screenings, and ASAM-informed level-of-care recommendations
- Develop and update individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based interventions such as motivational interviewing, CBT, and relapse prevention
- Coordinate care with therapists, psychiatric providers, families, and community recovery resources
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in line with regulatory and accreditation standards
Addiction Counselor Requirements
- Active Maryland CAC-AD or LCADC, OR a Maryland clinical license (LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT) with substance use treatment experience
- Minimum 1 year of direct substance use disorder counseling experience
- Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and co-occurring disorder treatment
- Board-approved alcohol and drug supervisor status, or LCADC licensure, strongly preferred
- Trauma-informed, nonjudgmental approach to recovery
- Comfortable delivering telehealth, with a private workspace and reliable internet
- Strong clinical documentation skills; EHR experience preferred
Schedule
- Part-time W-2 | 15–20 hours per week, with room to grow
- Flexible weekday daytime and evening sessions; mostly telehealth with periodic onsite sessions in Frederick, MD
- Immediate start available
Job Highlights
- Flexible hybrid schedule with mostly telehealth sessions
- Clear path from part-time to full-time with benefits
- Integrated mental health and substance use care team
- Make an impact at a growing outpatient clinic serving a diverse community
Why Join Vigilant Healthcare Solutions? We connect top allied health professionals with premier healthcare facilities nationwide—offering flexibility, career growth, and strong support throughout your assignment.
Referral Bonus Available! Know a great Addiction Counselor? Send them our way.
Apply today or contact us directly: smartin@vigilantanesthesia.com | 513-586-6513
JOB ID: VHS00238
Application Question(s):
- Which U.S. state(s), territory, or the District of Columbia are you currently licensed or certified in, and what is your exact Maryland credential title?
- How many years of direct substance use disorder counseling experience do you have, and in what settings?
- Describe your experience providing clinical supervision to CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or other alcohol and drug counselors, including whether you are a Board-approved alcohol and drug supervisor in Maryland.
- How many hours per week are you available, and which weekdays and times work best for you?
- What is your U.S. work authorization status (for example, U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or visa type)?
- What is your preferred compensation rate for this role (hourly or annualized)?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD