Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD New Brooklyn, MD

Kolmac; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Clinical supervision

Full benefits

Life insurance and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional development time

Paid vacation

Diversity and inclusion culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health & Concerted Care Group (CCG) in Brooklyn, MD is seeking an Addiction Counselor (ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD) to join our growing team. You’ll carry a caseload, deliver group and individual sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients on their recovery journey.

We offer competitive hourly pay, clinical supervision, full benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland credential required: ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical communication

Written communication

Motivational Interviewing

CBT techniques

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Active Maryland credential: ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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

Brooklyn, MD

Addiction Counselor

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health & Concerted Care Group (CCG)

Brooklyn, MD

Please Note: This is an Evergreen Posting

This posting is intended to build our pipeline of qualified Addiction Counselors for current and future opportunities. An immediate opening may not be available at the time of your application; however, our recruiting team is actively reviewing resumes and applications to connect with qualified candidates as opportunities become available. We encourage you to apply if your background and career goals align with our team.

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

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

As set forth in Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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