Recovery-Focused Substance Abuse Counselor: IOP & Groups

Arundel Lodge, Inc.; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arundel Lodge, Inc. seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor in Edgewater, MD to deliver individual and group counseling, including onsite and virtual IOP/outpatient recovery services. The role emphasizes the Recovery Model with person-centered care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment goals, coordinate with external providers, and ensure compliant documentation while supporting clients’ recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC license required (or LCSW-C/LCPC with relevant experience).
• Experience leading therapeutic groups preferred.
• Strong documentation and care-coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment goals.
• Provide individual and group counseling using modalities such as CBT and crisis intervention.
• Lead IOP and outpatient recovery groups onsite and virtual.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect clients with community supports.
• Maintain documentation per policy, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and program development.

Skills

Recovery model

Group leadership

Documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

CSC-AD / CAC-AD / LCADC

LCSW-C or LCPC (relevant experience)

Job description

Arundel Lodge, Inc. seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor in Edgewater, MD to deliver individual and group counseling, including onsite and virtual IOP/outpatient recovery services. The role emphasizes the Recovery Model with person-centered care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment goals, coordinate with external providers, and ensure compliant documentation while supporting clients’ recovery journeys.