Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Health care package

401k retirement plan

PTO and holidays

MDSSL leave accrual

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC) and Approved Supervisor to join the Medical Department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

You must be eligible to supervise CSC-CD and CAC-AD staff and provide leadership within MAT services, while ensuring NCCHC/ACA standards and PCM policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain LCADC licensure.
• Must be able to supervise CSC-CD and CAC-AD staff.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and independent clinical judgment.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Clinically monitor and coordinate MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards.
• Serve as MAT liaison between medical unit and facility staff.
• Engage inmates in therapeutic interventions addressing substance abuse.
• Assist with suicide prevention and risk assessments.
• Document treatment responses and progress.
• Facilitate group and individual MAT sessions.
• Assist discharge planning for MAT caseload.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and audits.
• Contribute to QA standards and audit criteria.
• Develop and conduct in-service education per annual calendar.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage credentialing documentation.

Skills

LCADC license

Supervision

Communication skills

Independence

Trust-building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for an Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC) and Approved Supervisor to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are currently offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!

You must be eligible to provide supervision to CAC-AD and CSC-AD.

Job Responsibilities:

The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
• Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
• Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
• Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.
  

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range $75,000.00 -$85,000.00
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i.e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.

Requirements

• Must be Licensed as an Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC).
• Must be able to supervise CSC-CD & CAC-AD staff members.
• Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship