Admissions Counselor - Behavioral Health & Recovery

ADP, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuerk House in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Admissions Counselor to provide counseling services within our behavioral health program. The role focuses on building open, collaborative relationships with clients and delivering the 12 Core Functions of Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

You will manage a client caseload, document progress, conduct intake assessments, and participate in weekly supervision, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have at least 15 credits in addiction counseling and Certification, licensure, or trainee status by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
• Clinical supervision experience required.
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling: 2 years required.
• Alcohol & Drug Trainee Certification required.
• Preferred experience in Addiction Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Carries a client caseload as assigned; develop treatment plans within 7 days of admission.
• Monitor and document progress toward treatment plans at least every 90 days.
• Provide alcohol and drug education in counseling sessions.
• Discharge/transfer clients per regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date client records and transition planning.
• Ensure random urinalysis per State and Federal guidelines.
• Attend supervision meetings and other required sessions.
• Provide crisis interventions as needed under supervision.
• Protect client confidentiality as required by law.
• Conduct Intake Assessments with required documentation.
• Maintain monthly case notes on treatment and interventions.

Skills

Counseling theory

ASAM knowledge

Time management

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Addiction counseling credits (15+)

Clinical supervision experience

Substance Use Disorder counseling 2+ years

Alcohol & Drug Trainee Certification

Job description

Tuerk House in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Admissions Counselor to provide counseling services within our behavioral health program. The role focuses on building open, collaborative relationships with clients and delivering the 12 Core Functions of Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

You will manage a client caseload, document progress, conduct intake assessments, and participate in weekly supervision, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with state and federal guidelines.