Substance Abuse Counselor

DXT Services; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

DXT Services is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in Maryland to manage a caseload of patients, identify underlying issues contributing to abuse, and create and implement individualized treatment plans. The role focuses on uplifting clients and providing resources to help them achieve lasting change with support for their families.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, communicates effectively, and has experience working with individuals struggling with addiction.

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.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Experience with addiction

Education

State licensure

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking aSubstance Abuse Counselor 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