Senior Addiction Counselor

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to support substance use treatment efforts. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will provide evidence-informed therapy and case management to help patients build recovery skills and connect with community resources.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and family sessions, care coordination with providers, thorough documentation, and contributing to a collaborative treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker.
• At least two years of experience in substance use treatment or related mental health setting.
• Knowledge of individual, group, and/or family therapeutic approaches used in substance use or mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, group education and therapy, and family support.
• Complete case management services and coordinate care with patients' providers and community resources.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with patients, physicians, coworkers, partner organizations, and other health care facilities.
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative treatment environment focused on patients' recovery and well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or related field

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker licensure

Job description

Licensed Counselor or Social Worker

Substance Use Treatment

About the Role

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy and case management, helping patients build recovery skills and connect with the support they need.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual therapy, group education and therapy, and family support.
• Complete case management services and coordinate care with patients' providers and community resources.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with patients, physicians, coworkers, partner organizations, and other health care facilities.
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative treatment environment focused on patients' recovery and well-being.

What You’ll Bring

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker.
• At least two years of experience in substance use treatment or a related mental health setting. Experience may be gained before or after completing a master's degree.
• Knowledge of individual, group, and/or family therapeutic approaches used in substance use or mental health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and documentation skills

Salary Range: Minimum 30.31/hour - Maximum 50.05/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.