Recovery-Focused Substance Abuse Counselor (IOP & Groups)

Arundel-Lodge,-In; Edgewater (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arundel Lodge is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling, intervention, and recovery-focused support to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. The counselor will deliver individual and group counseling services, including leading both in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient recovery groups.

This role emphasizes the Recovery Model, focusing on hope, respect, empowerment, and person-centered care, and involves collaboration with families

Qualifications

• Required: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC.
• OR LCSW-C or LCPC with relevant experience in substance use treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessment & treatment planning following clinical standards and agency policies.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using modalities such as psychotherapy, CBT, crisis intervention, and task-centered approaches.
• Lead intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient recovery groups, both onsite and virtually.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate with community-based supports to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete documentation in accordance with policies, COMAR, and regulations, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

CAC-AD/CSC-AD/LCADC or LCSW-C/LCPC

Job description

Arundel Lodge is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling, intervention, and recovery-focused support to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. The counselor will deliver individual and group counseling services, including leading both in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient recovery groups.

This role emphasizes the Recovery Model, focusing on hope, respect, empowerment, and person-centered care, and involves collaboration with families