Sr Addictions Therapist

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,634 - 73,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Clinical Consultant to provide professional support in therapy and case management for patients dealing with substance dependency. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a Master's degree in a relevant field and licensure for independent psychotherapy.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $32.40 to $53.48 per hour, with a focus on career growth within a diverse, equitable workplace that emphasizes collaboration and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in substance abuse or related mental health treatment; experience in a clinical setting.
• Must possess licensure required for independent psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation and backup administrative assistance for program’s clinical staff.
• Provide individual therapy and case management for patients with substance dependency issues.

Skills

Analytical ability

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or related discipline

Job description

Requisition #:669888
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287
Category: Social Work/Mental Health
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Clinical Manager, provides clinical consultation and backup administrative assistance for the program’s clinical staff. Also, provides individual therapy and case management and/or group education and therapy for a reduced caseload of patients with alcohol and other drug dependency problems.

Competencies

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or related discipline.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of individual, group and/or family therapeutic techniques sufficient to provide clinical consultation to therapists/counselors in a substance abuse treatment setting.
• Knowledge of general policies and procedures governing substance abuse treatment programs.

Skills

• Must have a high level of analytical ability necessary to gather, interpret and communicate data related to patient evaluations and ongoing treatment.
• Must have oral communication skills that allow effective clinical consultation to therapists/counselors.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling and treatment to patients and to coordinate patient’s status.

Licensure Required for Independent Psychotherapy

• Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSWC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Counselor- Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), Certified Professional Counselor- Marriage and Family Therapist (CPC‑MFT), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Three to five years in substance abuse or related mental health treatment; experience in a clinical setting.

Salary Range

Minimum $32.40/hour - Maximum $53.48/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.