Addictions Counselor

Gaudenzia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaudenzia Crownsville is seeking an experienced Addictions Counselor to support individuals on their recovery journey in Crownsville, Maryland. You will work to empower clients toward lasting recovery and improved well-being within a mission-driven organization.

You will manage a caseload, perform evaluations, develop tailored treatment plans, document in the EHR, and lead individual and group sessions. The role requires Maryland licensure/certification and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Maryland ADT certification through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists required at minimum.
• CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC or LICSW/LCSW preferred depending on certification level.
• Experience in the Human Services field and relevant counseling settings.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients as defined by program requirements and regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening and biopsychosocial histories.
• Develop individual treatment plans upon client admission.
• Document all clinical services in the electronic health record and monthly reports.
• Maintain accurate EHRs and complete tasks within established timeframes.
• Conduct individual and group sessions aligned with treatment goals.
• Coordinate with funding sources to inform treatment length and continuation.
• Follow up with clients after discharge per regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Caseload management

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Addiction Counseling

Human Services

Criminal Justice

Job description

Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Crownsville MD

#26-623

Crownsville, Maryland, United States

Locations(s)

107 Circle Drive, Crownsville , Maryland 21032 , United States

Compensation

$55,000 - 72,000 annually

Job Description

Help Transform Lives Through Recovery and Hope!

Are you compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are seeking an experienced (licensed or certified) and motivatedAddictions Counselorto join our mission-driven organization, committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Our mission is topromote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters.Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

As an Addictions Counselor, you will play a vital role in empowering our clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery goals.

Every day, our team helps individuals rediscover hope, rebuild relationships, and achieve lasting recovery. If you are passionate about helping people overcome substance use and mental health challenges and want to work for an organization committed to dignity, compassion, and recovery for all, we encourage you to apply.

Join a team that believes recovery is possible and works every day to provide the support, treatment, and encouragement individuals need to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Together, we can make recovery accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

Qualifications:

• Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements:
  All counseling candidates must have, at minimum, an Alcohol and Drug Trainee certification (ADT) through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC or LICSW/LCSW preferred. Compensation based on current level of certification/licensure and years of experience. All experience must have been performed in the Human Services field.

Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Compensation Range: $55,000 - 72,000 based upon education, credentials & experience!

Work Schedule: Flexible start and end times with either an 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm schedule Monday through Friday with some flexibility for weekends and or Holiday. Counselors may be asked to adjust their hours one day per week to accommodate evening sessions (possibly an 11am-7pm or 12-8pm shift)

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
• Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
• Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
• Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
• Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
• Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.

What We Offer:Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice- and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.