Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor - Impactful Recovery

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and help manage crisis situations.

You will collaborate with doctors and therapists, complete initial assessments, create treatment plans, and develop aftercare. The role emphasizes patient progress, family involvement, and adherence to Maryland licensure standards.

Qualifications

• Certification or license is required ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC or LCADC from the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Assessment interviews

Education

ADT

CAC-AD

CSC-AD

LCPC

LCSW

LGADC

LCADC

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and help manage crisis situations.

You will collaborate with doctors and therapists, complete initial assessments, create treatment plans, and develop aftercare. The role emphasizes patient progress, family involvement, and adherence to Maryland licensure standards.