Substance Abuse Counselor — In-Person (MD) with Benefits

K&I Healthcare Services, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

K&I Healthcare Services, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to help clients build coping skills and relapse-prevention plans after completing the Intensive Outpatient Program. The role focuses on counseling, care coordination, and family education in an in-person setting.

Requirements include Maryland CAC-AD or ADT licensure, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with ICANotes. Enjoy a full-time, 40-hour work week with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland CAC-AD or ADT licensure.
• 2+ years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Understand diverse cultures and gender-specific issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess readiness for treatment.
• Develop treatment goals and plans, including support for education about medically assisted treatment options.
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric teams for aftercare planning.
• Guide clients in developing skills and behaviors to support recovery.
• Educate families about addiction and help them cope with related issues.
• Refer clients to additional resources and services as needed.
• Conduct outreach to identify signs of addiction and steps to prevent relapse.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

CAC-AD licensure or ADT

Associate degree (Preferred)

Driver's License (Required)

Tools

ICANotes

Job description

K&I Healthcare Services, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to help clients build coping skills and relapse-prevention plans after completing the Intensive Outpatient Program. The role focuses on counseling, care coordination, and family education in an in-person setting.

Requirements include Maryland CAC-AD or ADT licensure, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with ICANotes. Enjoy a full-time, 40-hour work week with comprehensive benefits.