Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee/Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMarkUniversity Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, lead group and individual sessions, and assist with crisis management and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

The role collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists to monitor progress, plan aftercare, and ensure best outcomes. Maryland licensure and background check are required; compensation ranges with experience.

Qualifications

• MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists license/certification required (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LCSW, LGADC, LCADC)
• Background check and drug screen required

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility
• Involve families and significant others in recovery when possible
• Facilitates and reviews initial treatment plans with each patient
• Responds to patient grievances and complaints as needed
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group sessions

Education

Maryland counselor license

Job description

Compassionate Substance Abuse CounselorNeeded!

Substance abusecounselorwill be in chargewithassisting patients throughmedicallyassistingprograms and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions toassistwith crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally,counselorwill evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overalloutcome.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts individualinitialassessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates,establishesand reviews with each patient theinitialtreatment plan
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties asdeterminedby supervisor

Qualifications:

• Certification or license isrequiredADT,CAC-AD,CSC-AD,LCPC, LCSW,LGADC or LCADCfrom the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

We Invest in Tools That Make Your Job Easier

Counselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $45,000 – $60,000 annualized. (This position is non-exempt, overtime eligible with prior approval)

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education,specialtyand training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMarkUniversity Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the valueonthe paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us atBayMarkHealth Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

MedMarkTreatment Centers, aBayMarkHealth Services company, isa progressive substance abuse treatment program that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Ourultimate goalis to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMarkHealth Services is committed to providingEqual Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.