Impactful Substance Abuse Counselor — Community Care

People Encouraging People; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading non-profit health organization in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide training and support in substance abuse prevention, focusing on individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. Duties include conducting assessments, facilitating activities, and case management. Candidates must hold a CAC or Trainee Status in Maryland and possess a valid MD Driver's License. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have CAC or hold TRAINEE STATUS with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
• Experience in managing individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse.
• Ability to provide individual supportive counseling.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug screens when necessary.
• Complete required documentation including treatment plans.
• Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities.
• Provide case management for assigned group of clients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients.
• Offer on-call crisis intervention.

Skills

Substance abuse prevention training

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication

Group facilitation

Education

CAC preferred or ADT Trainee Status

Valid MD Drivers License

Job description

A leading non-profit health organization in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide training and support in substance abuse prevention, focusing on individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. Duties include conducting assessments, facilitating activities, and case management. Candidates must hold a CAC or Trainee Status in Maryland and possess a valid MD Driver's License. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range and additional benefits.