Addiction Counselor

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a qualified professional to provide counseling, case management, and group education to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependency. Under supervision, you will support patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a relevant degree, counseling knowledge, and at least one year of experience in substance abuse or related mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of individual and group counseling, as well as family education techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, staff, outside organizations, and healthcare partners.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Current Maryland Board of Professional Counselors certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or Addiction Counselor Trainee.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a substance abuse or related mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this role provides individual counseling, case management, and/or group education to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependency.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this role provides individual counseling, case management, and/or group education to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependency.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of individual and group counseling, as well as family education techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, staff, outside organizations, and healthcare partners
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills

Licensure / Certification

• Current Maryland Board of Professional Counselors certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or Addiction Counselor Trainee

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in a substance abuse or related mental health setting

Salary Range: Minimum 23.35/hour - Maximum 38.54/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.