Addictions Counselor - Full Time (Gaudenzia Chesapeake Programs)

Gaudenzia,-Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

On the job training

Educational assistance

Upward mobility

Job summary

Gaudenzia,-Inc. is seeking an experienced Addictions Counselor to support Maryland programs across multiple locations.

The role focuses on providing comprehensive addiction treatment, assessments, and individualized plans for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The counselor will manage caseloads, conduct screenings and assessments, document services in EHR, and coordinate discharge planning while maintaining compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have 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; licensure level affects compensation.
• Compensation based on current level of certification/licensure and years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients as required by program and state regulations.
• Complete evaluations and assessments (screenings, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM, biopsychosocial histories).
• Develop individual treatment plans at client admission.
• Document clinical services and interventions in the client's health records and monthly reports.
• Maintain timely electronic health records (within 24 hours; no later than 72 hours).
• Conduct individual and group sessions per treatment plan goals and level of care.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources for thorough treatment planning.
• Assist clients with discharge/continuing care planning and link to resources.

Skills

Caseload management

Documentation

Assessment

Group sessions

Education

Social Work degree

Psychology degree

Addiction Counseling degree

Human Services degree

Tools

EHR / EMR systems

Job description

Addictions Counselor - Full Time (Maryland Programs)

#26-802

Multiple Locations

Locations(s)

5 Crane Highway, Glen Burnie , Maryland 21061 , United States

107 Circle Drive, Crownsville , Maryland 21032 , United States

10225 Jensen Lane, Owings Mills , Maryland 21117 , United States

4615 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore , Maryland 21215 , United States

3643 Woodland Avenue, Baltimore , Maryland 21215 , United States

Compensation

$26.44 - 34.61 per hour

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

Locations: We are currently hiring for our Crownsville, Owings Mills, Glen Burnie and Baltimore Programs. Click here to learn more about Gaudenzia Chesapeake's locations

Compensation Range: $26.44 - 34.61 per hourbased 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)

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.

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.

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