Substance Abuse Counselor

VALLEY HOUSE INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A local substance abuse treatment facility in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support clients in treatment sessions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, relevant certification, and experience with addiction issues. This role includes conducting group sessions and addressing client's individual needs. Strong interpersonal abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have current ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD status as an addiction counselor approval through the Professional Board of Counselors & Therapist State of Maryland.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
• Experience working with substance abuse desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evening and weekend substance abuse education and awareness group sessions.
• Ability to handle, professionally, stressful situations and interact with others.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate outlook

Education

ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD status approval

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a substance abuse treatment group sessions. Clients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, and assisting with client learning about, creating and implementing treatment options, along with identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse.

Responsibilities

Conducts evening and weekend substance abuse education and awareness group sessions

Ability to handle, professionally, stressful situations and interact with others.

Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

Must have current ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD status as an addiction counselor approval through the Professional Board of Counselors & Therapist State of Maryland.

Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality

Experience working with substance abuse desired