Counselor- Addiction Treatment (659542)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a Counselor for Addiction Treatment. The role involves delivering therapy, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a team to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. A Master’s degree and licensure as an LCPC or LCSW-C are required. The work environment promotes inclusivity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in mental health or addiction treatment.
• Experience facilitating group and individual therapy sessions.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for addiction recovery.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the team.
• Support individuals in their recovery and promote wellness.

Skills

Therapeutic and counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational abilities

Customer service skills

Proficiency in documentation systems

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or LCSW-C

Certification in Addiction Counseling

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Counselor – Addiction Treatment provides comprehensive counseling and support services to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. This position delivers individual and group therapy, develops treatment plans, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and long-term wellness.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Program Manager, County Program and Department Director, Integrated Behavioral Health Services
• Positions Supervised: None

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C), or eligibility for licensure required
• Formal education or training in group therapy modalities and theory required (evaluated individually)
• Certification in Addiction Counseling preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a mental health, substance use, or addiction treatment setting
• Proven experience facilitating group and individual therapy sessions
• Familiarity with Utilization Review and clinical documentation standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong therapeutic and counseling skills with a focus on addiction recovery
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and customer service abilities
• Proficiency in documentation, telecommunication, and electronic record systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage effectively with clients and community partners

Salary Range

Minimum /hour - Maximum /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.

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 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.

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