Recovery-Focused Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient

David's Loft Clinical Programs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Elective 401K retirement plan

Job summary

David’s Loft Clinical Programs in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide case management, individual and group counseling, and discharge planning for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, under supervision of the Clinical Director.

The counselor will collaborate with the clinical team to develop evidence-based recovery plans, document progress, conduct drug testing as needed, and ensure treatment aligns with ASAM/DSM-V criteria.

Qualifications

• AA degree from accredited college with course work in behavioral health.
• Two years of recovery-oriented sobriety may substitute for one year of education.
• One year of work/internship in behavioral healthcare to include individual and group counseling.
• Strong ability in motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, discharge planning and referrals for patients assigned to group to appropriate level of care.
• Conduct group and individual sessions while establishing therapeutic alliance and maintaining effective working relationship with patient.
• Maintain chart documentation under supervision according to Joint Commission, COMAR and David’s Loft Clinical Programs requirements.
• Collaborate with other clinical staff to manage emergent and complex patient issues including cross-coverage of patients assigned to other counselors as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ASAM and DSM V criteria relative to assessment of patient needs throughout course of treatment.
• Attend and participate in clinical outpatient treatment team meetings and multidisciplinary clinical staff meetings.
• Determine patient strengths through counseling assessment; integrate expressed goals into treatment planning with target dates.
• Work with patients and outpatient staff to provide care based on individual needs, strengths, values, and preferences.
• Conduct drug testing as needed in accordance with COMAR standards for Out-Patient level of care.
• Other duties as assigned with the scope of role.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

AA degree in behavioral health

Job description

David’s Loft Clinical Programs in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide case management, individual and group counseling, and discharge planning for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, under supervision of the Clinical Director.

The counselor will collaborate with the clinical team to develop evidence-based recovery plans, document progress, conduct drug testing as needed, and ensure treatment aligns with ASAM/DSM-V criteria.