Alcohol and Drug Supervised Counselor

Dorchester County Health Department; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 54,886 - 69,848; Full time

Job summary

A health department in Maryland seeks an Alcohol and Drug Supervised Counselor to provide SUD assessments and counseling for individuals suffering from substance use, mental health, and gambling disorders. The role involves individual and group therapy, case management, and requires eligibility for state certification as a Supervised Counselor. The salary ranges from $54,886 to $69,848 annually and offers various benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor-A Alcohol and Drug.
• Possession of a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete SUD assessments and identify client needs.
• Provide screenings, individual and group counseling.
• Monitor clients' appropriations for treatment.

Education

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Job description

Join to apply for the Alcohol and Drug Supervised Counselor role at Dorchester County Health Department.

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

MAIN PURPOSE

The main purpose of this full‑time position is to complete SUD assessments, identify client needs, provide screenings, individual and group counseling, and case management services for individuals requiring SUD services or a caseload of clients who fit the DSM‑V criteria for substance use, gambling disorders, and mental health disorders. This position continuously monitors clients’ appropriations for treatment at a particular level of care, prepares toxicology screens for testing and shipping, and is performed under close supervision. The role supports the agency’s mission to provide quality SUD treatment to clients suffering from substance use, mental health, and/or gambling disorder.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Supervised Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.
• Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Supervised Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Eligibility for and obtaining certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a Certified Supervised Counselor-A Alcohol and Drug prior to permanent appointment.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Work performed in a Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or a Maryland State certified addictions program.

SALARY

$54,886 – $69,848 per year.

BENEFITS

View State of Maryland Benefits at https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/pages/benefitsemployment.aspx.

Apply by Nov. 4, 2025.

Complete application instructions, salary ranges, and qualifications, licenses, and special requirements for each job opening are available by going to the Maryland State Online Employment Center at https://jobapscloud.com/MD.