Counselor I - PRN - AAMC - Pathways

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is seeking a Counselor I to serve as the primary counselor, case manager, and group facilitator for patients with substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaboration to foster patient success.

The position requires an AA/AS in behavioral health and at least one year of behavioral health care experience, with BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in behavioral health or equivalent coursework.
• One year experience in behavioral health care including individual/group counseling for substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and integrated case management.
• Develop collaborative treatment planning and discharge planning with appropriate care levels.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions and establish therapeutic alliances.
• Facilitate psychoeducational/therapeutic groups as needed.
• Maintain chart documentation per Joint Commission and facility requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Group facilitation

Education

AA/AS in behavioral health

Job description

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

Title: Counselor I

Department: Luminis Health/Behavioral Health Pathways

Reports To: 20002-10035-0006360

Cost Center/Job Code: 20002-10035-000645

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Position Objective

This position serves as primary counselor, case manager, and group facilitator for patients with primary substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our treatment philosophy is based on evidence based practices and multiple pathways to recovery; all staff collaborate to provide a treatment environment of learning, growth, and individualized clinical interventions to foster patient success.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide assessment and counseling to individuals and groups along with integrated case management:
  • Provide biopsychosocial assessment to patients as assigned.
  • Provide collaborative treatment planning, case management, discharge planning and linkage with appropriate level of care and/or community resources.
  • Conduct individual counseling sessions per level of care while establishing therapeutic alliance and maintaining effective working relationships with patients.
  • Determine patient strengths; integrate patient’s expressed goals and measurement based care into treatment planning including achievable steps with specified target dates and documenting/recognizing patient’s progress.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and/or therapeutic groups as assigned and may be responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ASAM, DSM V criteria, Evidence Based Practices, and medications used in substance use treatment, relative to the assessment, reassessment, and treatment of patient needs throughout the episode of care.
• Maintain chart documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways’ requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team:
  • Provide back-up support to multi-disciplinary staff as needed including supervision of treatment environment if needed. Conduct drug testing (and searches as applicable) in accordance with regulatory standards, clinical judgement, and level of care requirements.
  • Collaborate with other Pathways Counselors and staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including cross-coverage of patients assigned to other counselors as needed.
  • Participate in clinical and multi-disciplinary team meetings and supervision, along with in-service and other assigned trainings.
  • Work collaboratively with all patients and staff to ensure that care is delivered to each patient based on their unique needs, strengths, values and preferences.
• Luminis Behavioral Health provides multiple levels of care; every staff member has a role in our patients’ success and staff may be asked to work in other areas of admission or treatment as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements

Required Minimum Education. The minimum level of education for this position includes an AA/AS degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in behavioral health.

Required Minimum Experience. One year work experience in behavioral health care including individual and/or group counseling for individuals with substance use disorders is required.

Required License/Certifications

Current approval as an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through approved Luminis Health system required within 30 days of hire.

Driver’s license and driving record with no more than two points.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all types of disciplines and personalities while maintaining a positive and healthful work environment.

Display personal attributes of compassion, integrity, honesty and willingness to engage in critical self-appraisal.

Demonstrate ability to balance initiative/working independently while accepting feedback and direction.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Flexibility to work occasionally outside normal daytime work hours.

Must be able to observe and note patient behaviors as needed including during group activities.

Must be able to hear typical environmental sounds including during some background noise.

Can understand and operate from the conceptual basis of tasks and activities.

Ability to move tables and chairs for setting up rooms for counseling.

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Pay Range

$25—$31 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status