Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Clinical supervision

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional development time

Paid vacation time

DEI-focused culture

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health in Brooklyn, MD is seeking an experienced licensed addiction counselor to grow with a dedicated, interdisciplinary team. You will manage a caseload across IOP programs, build treatment alliances, and deliver education on recovery.

The role emphasizes ongoing clinical supervision and development within a supportive, mission-driven culture. You will work on-site Monday–Friday, with competitive pay and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• Active Maryland credential required: ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the SUD field (group treatment a plus).
• Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with an electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual sessions in IOP programs.
• Build treatment alliances and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Lead case management with assessments, goals, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, families, and other providers.
• Apply evidence-based approaches (Motivational Interviewing, CBT, trauma-informed) in daily practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation per state and CARF standards.
• Rotate on-call coverage for crisis situations outside business hours.

Skills

SUD counseling

Group treatment experience

Clinical communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Maryland credential: ADT/CSC-AD/CAC-AD

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health & Concerted Care Group (CCG)

Brooklyn, MD | On-Site | $25–$30/hr | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:00 PM

Your Work Will Change Lives. So Will Ours.

Since 1973, Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have helped people across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania rebuild their lives after addiction. We're growing fast — and we're looking for a counselor in Brooklyn, MD who wants to grow with us.

This isn't a job where you'll feel like a cog in the machine. You'll carry a caseload that lets you actually know your patients. You'll work alongside a tight-knit, interdisciplinary team that has your back. And you'll get real support to keep developing your clinical skills — not just a paycheck, but a career.

If you're an experienced, licensed addiction counselor who wants to do meaningful work without burning out, keep reading.

A Day in This Role

You'll facilitate group and individual sessions across our IOP group programs, build real treatment alliances with patients, and work alongside a team that treats co-occurring psychiatric needs as seriously as substance use. No two days look exactly the same — but every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work.

What You’ll Do

• Build collaborative, individualized treatment alliances that flex with each patient's changing needs
• Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the IOP level of care
• Design and deliver addiction/recovery education presentations
• Lead case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative goal-setting, and discharge planning
• Coordinate care with referral sources, family members, and other providers
• Partner with the treatment team to address patients' co-occurring psychiatric needs
• Apply Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches in daily practice
• Complete evaluations using DSM-V and ASAM level-of-care criteria
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that meets state and CARF standards
• Rotate on-call coverage for patients in crisis outside business hours (a few weeks per year)
• Bring energy and a "teacher's spirit" to recovery education, in and out of session

What You Bring

• Active Maryland credential: ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the SUD field (group treatment experience a plus)
• Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfort working within an electronic medical record system
• Familiarity with diverse recovery modalities: 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, and more
• A flexible, creative, team-oriented approach to a growing program

Why Counselors Choose Kolmac + CCG

• Competitive pay: $25–$30/hour, based on location, experience, licensure, and skill level
• Clinical supervision — keep growing toward advanced licensure
• Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and 401(k) for long-term security
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment support
• Paid professional development time to keep sharpening your clinical skills
• Paid vacation time because burnout doesn't serve anyone
• A genuine, lived culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion — for patients and staff alike
• A program that's actively expanding, with real room to grow your career

Ready to Bring Your Skills Where They’re Needed Most?

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.