Addiction Counselor

Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solution; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking an Addiction Counselor to provide substance use treatment in outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs in Maryland. CARF-accredited agency serving adults and adolescents, with strong team collaboration and focus on recovery.

The role includes individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, and coordination with the clinical team; experience with ASAM criteria is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland credential for substance use counseling such as CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC or LCADC (or other Maryland clinical license with substance use experience).
• Experience providing substance use counseling, including group facilitation.
• Strong documentation, communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and care for co‑occurring conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IOP and outpatient counseling groups using practical, evidence-based approaches.
• Provide individual substance use counseling and help clients build recovery and relapse prevention skills.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, ASAM reviews, progress notes, and discharge plans on time.
• Coordinate care with therapists, the prescriber, and other team members.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Group facilitation

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job title: Addiction Counselor – Outpatient and IOP (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC or LCADC)

Pay: $26.00–$36.50 per hour, based on credentials and experience

Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking an Addiction Counselor to provide substance use treatment in our outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. We are a CARF-accredited behavioral health agency serving people with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. This role includes individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, and coordination with our clinical team. Experience working with adults and/or adolescents is welcome.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate IOP and outpatient counseling groups using practical, evidence-based approaches.
• Provide individual substance use counseling and help consumers build recovery and relapse prevention skills.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, ASAM reviews, progress notes, and discharge plans on time.
• Coordinate care with therapists, the prescriber, and other team members.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.

What we’re looking for

• An active Maryland credential appropriate for the assigned substance use counseling duties, such as CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, or LCADC. Applicants with another applicable Maryland clinical license and substance use treatment experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience providing substance use counseling, including group facilitation.
• Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and care for people with co-occurring conditions is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Professional development assistance