Addiction Counselor

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a qualified Social Worker for a full-time day shift role in Baltimore, MD. The position involves counseling individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependency, along with case management and group education activities.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with physicians, staff, and community partners to deliver person-centered care, maintain thorough documentation, and support treatment planning in a welcoming, equitable healthcare

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependency.
• Perform case management and/or group education activities.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and other teams to support treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Group education

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

Requisition #:675143 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Social Work/Mental Health Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.