Addiction Counselor

Kolmac-Integrated-Behavioral-Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Company paid clinical supervision

Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development Time

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) seeks an experienced Addiction Counselor for its Baltimore, MD location. The role involves developing treatment alliances, delivering IOP/OP group sessions, and coordinating with referrals to promote patient recovery.

The candidate will provide education, psychosocial assessments, and case management while adhering to state and CARF standards. EMR experience and knowledge of recovery modalities are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
• Engaging with patients, promoting accountability.
• Flexible, creative team player.
• Growth mindset for program expansion over years.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in SUD field.
• Experience with an electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of recovery modalities (SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12‑Step, etc).
• If disclosed in recovery, minimum 3 years sobriety (5 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment alliance with patients in mutual, collaborative care.
• Facilitates addiction treatment groups in IOP and OP levels of care.
• Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations.
• Conducts case management: assessments, goals, discharge planning, referrals.
• Maintains timely, state/CARF‑compliant documentation.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to address co‑occurring issues.

Skills

Clinical communication

Verbal skills

Written skills

Engaging with patients

Team player

Education

Maryland credentialing (ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.

We are currently in search of an experienced OTP Addiction Counselor for our Baltimore, MD location. The Addiction Counselor position at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all of its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") is held by someone who is innovative and committed to learning and developing their counseling skill, working and collaborating with an innovative, inter-disciplinary team. This position requires someone who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude and outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
• Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the IOP and OP levels of care
• Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients
• Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
• Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
• Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position
• Works with treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients
• Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
• Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc
• Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable
• Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
• Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
• Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
• Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
• Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
• Flexible and creative team player
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD field. Group treatment experience preferred, but not required
• Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
• Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc
• If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required – five years is preferred

Licenses and Other Required Credentials

• ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD in Maryland

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Company paid clinical supervision
• Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Development Time
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