Senior Addiction Counselor

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to support individuals and families affected by substance use. Under supervision, you will deliver evidence-informed therapy and case management to help patients build recovery skills and access community resources.

You will provide individual therapy, group education, and family support, while coordinating care with providers, maintaining documentation, and fostering 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 a related mental health setting.
• Knowledge of individual, group, and/or family therapeutic approaches used in substance use or mental health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and documentation skills.

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

Empathy & Interpersonal Skills

Documentation & Communication

Group & Family Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Substance Use Treatment

Education

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

Job description

Requisition #:682385 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Social Work/Mental Health Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.