Addictions Counselor — Behavioral Health & Recovery

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Medical Center, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a behavioral health counselor to assess patient needs and deliver ongoing treatment. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, orient new patients to program rules, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop recovery plans.

The role includes counseling individuals and groups, with crisis intervention as needed. The position requires at least 1 year of experience in behavioral health counseling, Maryland ADT licensure,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of behavioral health counseling experience; 3+ years preferred.
• ADT license in Maryland required for consideration.
• Must earn an Associate's Degree and CSC-AD or higher licensure within 2 years of employment.
• Valid MD Driver's License required and clearance to operate vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses patient needs based on referral information and comprehensive behavioral assessment.
• Completes or reviews comprehensive behavioral assessment and other evaluation tools with patient.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and modifies recovery plan accordingly.
• Orients new patients to program rules and procedures and develops initial recovery plan with patient.
• Counsels individuals and groups on scheduled and crisis intervention basis to achieve goals.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Recovery Planning

Group Counseling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Grace Medical Center, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a behavioral health counselor to assess patient needs and deliver ongoing treatment. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, orient new patients to program rules, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop recovery plans.

The role includes counseling individuals and groups, with crisis intervention as needed. The position requires at least 1 year of experience in behavioral health counseling, Maryland ADT licensure,