Counselor- Addiction Treatment

Suburban Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative and inclusive environment

Comprehensive benefits package

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Suburban Hospital is seeking an experienced Addiction Treatment Program Counselor to provide counseling and clinical support to patients. You will develop individualized treatment plans and facilitate therapeutic groups to assist patients in achieving their recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Work along with LMSW licensure, and at least one year of related clinical experience. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• LMSW licensure required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapeutic services to patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Facilitate educational lectures and therapeutic groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Requisition #: 670482
Location: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
Category: Social Work/Mental Health
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time

What Awaits You

• Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well‑being.
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus

Position Summary

The Addiction Treatment Program Counselor provides counseling, education, and clinical support to patients served within the program. This role is responsible for delivering individualized therapeutic services, supporting treatment planning, and assisting patients in achieving recovery goals through evidence‑based interventions, care coordination, and discharge planning. The counselor also collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of care and effective utilization of services.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical assessments
• Complete counseling assessments to evaluate patient needs, strengths, and treatment goals
• Obtain pre‑authorizations and continued authorizations for treatment services
• Refer patients to appropriate agencies and community resources to address behavioral health, substance use, and social service needs
• Review and update treatment plans regularly to reflect patient progress and clinical changes
• Facilitate educational lectures, therapeutic groups, and recovery‑focused programming
• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support to patients in the program
• Develop comprehensive aftercare and discharge plans to support long‑term recovery and continuity of care
• Collect and maintain statistical data to support program evaluation and effectiveness monitoring
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work required

Licensure / Certification / Training

• LMSW licensure required

Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or substance abuse treatment setting

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through documentation and electronic systems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment
• Strong reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills

Salary Range: Minimum $35.00/hour - Maximum $57.71/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.