Lead Addiction Counseling Supervisor

State of Maryland; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off: personal and annual

Paid parental leave

Public pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking an experienced supervisor for addiction counseling services focused on substance use disorders. The role leads clinicians, reviews records, and ensures compliance with state standards while aligning with the department's strategic objectives.

The incumbent will oversee performance reviews, collaborate with external providers for aftercare, and participate in ongoing professional development to uphold quality care.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English; effective and respectful communication with diverse populations.
• Professional working fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to addiction counselors.
• Supervise counselors, conduct client record reviews and monitor service delivery.
• Assign tasks related to data collection, reporting, and administration of services.
• Review procedures for assessments and counseling interventions and update as needed.
• Monitor quality assurance to ensure compliance with COMAR standards.
• Assist leadership in implementing regional services aligned with department strategy.
• Review clinical files for timely documentation.
• Conduct performance reviews twice yearly.
• Maintain contact with community-based providers to support aftercare.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

English fluency

Multilingual communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Professional Counselor - Alcohol and Drug

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking an experienced supervisor for addiction counseling services focused on substance use disorders. The role leads clinicians, reviews records, and ensures compliance with state standards while aligning with the department's strategic objectives.

The incumbent will oversee performance reviews, collaborate with external providers for aftercare, and participate in ongoing professional development to uphold quality care.