Substance Abuse Counselor — Full-Time, Outpatient Recovery

Resolution Health And Wellness Ctr; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Resolution Health and Wellness Center in Halethorpe, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our behavioral health team. You will provide individual and group counseling to clients with substance use disorders, and help them build healthier lives.

The role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends. Competitive pay at $26–$32/hour plus benefits such as health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGADC, LCADC or other Maryland behavioral health licensure/certification preferred.
• Experience in outpatient, IOP, residential, or behavioral health settings is desirable.
• Strong communication, assessment, counseling, and treatment-planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients' treatment needs.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, recovery, and relapse-prevention groups.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and case managers.
• Educate clients and families about addiction, recovery, and resources.
• Complete clinical documentation in the EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and continuing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment & counseling

Empathy & cultural responsiveness

Therapeutic relationships

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Education

CAC-AD

CSC-AD

ADT

LGPC

LCPC

LMSW

LCSW-C

LGADC

LCADC

Maryland licensure or certification

Job description

Resolution Health and Wellness Center in Halethorpe, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our behavioral health team. You will provide individual and group counseling to clients with substance use disorders, and help them build healthier lives.

The role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends. Competitive pay at $26–$32/hour plus benefits such as health insurance and PTO.