Substance Abuse Counselor

Harvest Of Hope Behavioral Health I; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Career Advancement Opportunities

Part-time hours

Daytime hours

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor for PHP in Catonsville, Maryland. This role involves supporting and uplifting clients through various addiction issues. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, identifying core issues, and implementing treatment plans. Ideal candidates should possess state licensure and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired.
• Experience working with substance abuse preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Experience working with substance abuse desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients.
• Identify core underlying issues related to substance abuse.
• Create and implement tailored treatment plans.
• Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate outlook

Experience with substance abuse

Education

Licensure with the state

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Part time hour
• Day time hours
• Fee for services pay for individual session

Job Summary

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for PHP to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients 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, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and 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

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients
• Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
• Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
• Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
• Experience working with substance abuse desired